Teaching Geography Creatively
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- Synopsis
- Teaching Geography Creatively was Winner of the Geographical Association Gold Award 2014. This fully updated second edition of Teaching Geography Creatively is a stimulating source of guidance for busy trainee and experienced teachers. Packed full of practical approaches for bringing the teaching of geography to life, it offers a range of innovative ideas for exploring physical geography, human geography and environmental issues. Underpinned by the latest research and theory, expert authors from schools and universities explore the inter-relationship between creativity and learning, and consider how creativity can enhance pupils’ motivation, self-image and well-being. Two brand new chapters focus on creative approaches to learning about the physical world, as well as the value of alternative learning settings. Further imaginative ideas include: n games and starter activities as entry points for creative learning n how to keep geography messy n the outdoors and learning beyond the classroom n how to teach geography using your local area n the links between geography and other areas of the curriculum n looking at geography, creativity and the future n fun and games in geography n engaging with the world through picture-books n teaching about sustainability. With contemporary, cutting-edge practice at the forefront, Teaching Geography Creatively is an essential read for all trainee and practising teachers, offering a variety of practical strategies to create a fun and stimulating learning environment. In the process it offers a pedagogy that respects the integrity of children as joyful and imaginative learners and which offers a vision of how geography can contribute to constructing a better and more equitable world.
- Copyright:
- 2017
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- ISBN-13:
- 9781138952126
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781138952119
- Publisher:
- Taylor & Francis Group
- Date of Addition:
- 11/23/18
- Copyrighted By:
- Selection and editorial matter, S. Scoffham; individual chapters, the contributors
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Education, Social Studies
- Submitted By:
- Taylor and Francis VIP Team
- Proofread By:
- Taylor and Francis VIP Team
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.