| Description |
1 online resource (204 pages) |
| Series |
Learning to Teach in the Primary School series |
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Learning to teach in the primary school series.
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| Contents |
Cover; TEACHING GEOGRAPHY CREATIVELY; Copyright; CONTENTS; SERIES EDITOR'S FOREWORD; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; CONTRIBUTORS; CHAPTER 1 GEOGRAPHY AND CREATIVITY: MAKING CONNECTIONS; CHAPTER 2 FUN AND GAMES IN GEOGRAPHY; CHAPTER 3 EXPLORING GEOGRAPHY THROUGH STORIES; CHAPTER 4 PLAYFUL APPROACHES TO LEARNING OUT OF DOORS; CHAPTER 5 LEARNING ABOUT PLACES AROUND THE WORLD; CHAPTER 6 REPRESENTING PLACES IN MAPS AND ART; CHAPTER 7 LANDSCAPES AND SWEET GEOGRAPHY; CHAPTER 8 GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY IN THE LOCAL AREA; CHAPTER 9 GEOGRAPHY AND MATHEMATICS: A CREATIVE APPROACH |
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CHAPTER 10 GEOGRAPHY AND THE CREATIVE ARTSCHAPTER 11 GEOGRAPHY AND MUSIC: A CREATIVE HARMONY; CHAPTER 12 GEOGRAPHY AND SUSTAINABILITY; CHAPTER 13 KEEPING GEOGRAPHY MESSY; CHAPTER 14 GEOGRAPHY, CREATIVITY AND THE FUTURE; INDEX |
| Summary |
Teaching Geography Creatively offers an innovative approach to geography education in the primary classroom, and is crammed full of practical approaches for bringing the teaching of geography to life. With ideas for exploring physical geography, human geography and environmental issues, it is a stimulating and enjoyable source of inspiration for all training and experienced teachers. Underpinned by the latest research and theory and with contemporary, cutting-edge practice at the forefront, expert authors from schools and universities explore the inter-relationship between creativity and learning and how creativity can enhance pupils' motivation, self-image and well-being. The importance of equipping children for a rapidly changing environment and the need to place learning in a values context are also stressed. With an emphasis on promoting creativity as a key element to developing young children's knowledge, understanding and enjoyment, Teaching Geography Creatively offers a range of practical strategies to enable teachers to take a fresh approach to geography teaching |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Geography -- Study and teaching (Primary)
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EDUCATION -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- Social Science.
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Geography -- Study and teaching (Primary)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Scoffham, Stephen, editor
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| ISBN |
9781136452222 |
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1136452222 |
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