Kategoria BISAC: Education >> Teaching - Subjects - Social Science

Issues in Geography Teaching examines a wide range of issues which are of interest to those teaching geography from the early years through to higher education, including:

• the role of research and the use of ICT in teacher training;
• the significance of developing critical thinking skills;
• broader educational issues such as citizenship and development;
• the importance of environmental education;
• the position and role of assessment;
• the present state and status of geographical education and issues that are likely to be of...

This book reveals the potential of geography to engage with citizenship. It provides:

• theoretical signposts in the form of short, digestible explanations for key ideas such as racism, values, identity, community and social exclusion
• a number of inset activities 'for further thinking'
• a critique of the discipline and the pitfalls to avoid in teaching citizenship through geography
• practical teaching suggestions.

All the contributions to this valuable book point to the capacity of geography to engage with citizenship, values, education and...

Citizenship through Secondary History reveals the potential of history to engage with citizenship education and includes:

• a review of the links between citizenship education and the teaching and learning of history
• an analysis of how citizenship education is characterised, raising key issues about what could and should be achieved
• a critique of the discipline and the pitfalls to avoid in teaching citizenship through history
• case studies offering practical teaching suggestions.

History teaching is at the vanguard of citizenship...

A companion to Aspects of Teaching Secondary Geography, Teaching Geography in the Secondary School: A Reader brings together a wide range of key writings that look at central issues, debates and ideas surrounding geography education today. It encourages students to reflect critically upon the issues in order to develop their understanding of these issues and to consider the implications for their classroom practice.

This text provides a practical illustration of the skills, knowledge and understanding required to teach geography in the secondary classroom.

"Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada"--T.p. verso.

"Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada"--T.p. verso.

When Geography specialists decide they want to teach, it can be a daunting prospect to enter a real classroom, no matter how much subject knowledge they already possess. Geography: Teaching School Subjects 11-19 puts the subject into perspective and shows new teachers and student teachers how to make Geography accessible and interesting for their pupils. Divided into three sections the book examines the theory and practice of teaching geography:

• section one explores how teachers can frame their own knowledge for classroom practice
• section two focuses on...

This is a companion guide to the textbook 'Learning to Teach Citizenship in the Secondary School'. It includes case studies, examples of good practice and tested strategies as well as a range of practical activities and materials.

Now that national borders are increasingly being challenged by economic and political globalization, how should we view the patriotic messages sent to our children in public schools?

Offering a critical ethnography of education at the U.S.-Mexico border, Pledging Allegiance explores how public schools teach cultural and national values explicitly and implicitly. Susan J. Rippberger and Kathleen A. Staudt illuminate the complex overlays of culture and learning through the eyes of students, teachers, and administrators in U.S. and Mexican schools. This book examines nationalism and civic ritual, bilingualism, technology, and classroom organization to discover how educators along the border impart senses of national and cultural identity to their students.

Despite being the state with perhaps the longest history of Latino presence, power and influence, Texas has very much under-represented Latinos in its schools history curriculum. Through an analysis of teaching materials and curriculum goals, Noboa investigates the extent to which this significant minority is effectively excluded from American historical narrative.

Get to Know the Earth's Many Forms with Dozens of Fun and Easy Projects

From finding directions by the stars, to mapping your neighborhood, to making an earthquake in a box, you'll have a great time learning about the world with The Geography Book. You'll find out how to determine location on the Earth, how maps can provide us with a wide range of information, how different landforms were created, how water has helped shape the Earth, and much more.

Using simple materials you'll be able to find around the house or in your neighborhood, you'll be able to create things...

A basic knowledge of economics is critical for making informed decisions in today's world. By offering courses and materials that are more relevant to our students' lives and encouraging more active participation in the discovery of economic concepts and theories, we promote the development of informed citizens.
This volume collects pioneering work on the integration of feminist pedagogy in economics. Part 1 introduces a vision of feminist pedagogy, explains the importance of developing feminist pedagogy in economics, and proposes a model for achieving feminist pedagogy in economics that...

Specifically designed for busy teachers who have responsibility for co-ordinating a subject area within their primary school. Each volume in the series conforms to a concise style, while providing a wealth of tips, case studies and photocopiable material that teachers can use immediately.

In this book the author looks at the past, present and the future of history teaching in primary schools in an attempt to provide a practical framework for teachers.
Section one reviews relevant literature with an aim to clarify the dilemmas and advance present thinking and practice in history teaching in primary schools.
Section two offers case studies, curriculum materials and designs, teaching ideas and methods, teacher-development and curriculum development materials, at the same time as tying it in to the existing knowledge-base.
Section three considers the 'perennial...

In this book the author looks at the past, present and the future of history teaching in primary schools in an attempt to provide a practical framework for teachers.
Section one reviews relevant literature with an aim to clarify the dilemmas and advance present thinking and practice in history teaching in primary schools.
Section two offers case studies, curriculum materials and designs, teaching ideas and methods, teacher-development and curriculum development materials, at the same time as tying it in to the existing knowledge-base.
Section three considers the 'perennial...