Teaching College Geography " provides a starting point for becoming an effective geography teacher from the very first day of class. Divided in two parts, the first set of chapters addresses nuts-and-bolts teaching issues in the context of the new technologies, student demographics, and institutional expectations that are the hallmarks of higher education in the 21st century. The second part explores other important issues: effective teaching in the field; supporting critical thinking with GIS and mapping technologies; engaging learners in large geography classes; and promoting awareness of international perspectives and geographic issues.
Language
English
Pages
124
Format
Paperback
Release
April 17, 2008
ISBN 13
9780136054474
Teaching College Geography: A Practical Guide for Graduate Students and Early Career Faculty
Teaching College Geography " provides a starting point for becoming an effective geography teacher from the very first day of class. Divided in two parts, the first set of chapters addresses nuts-and-bolts teaching issues in the context of the new technologies, student demographics, and institutional expectations that are the hallmarks of higher education in the 21st century. The second part explores other important issues: effective teaching in the field; supporting critical thinking with GIS and mapping technologies; engaging learners in large geography classes; and promoting awareness of international perspectives and geographic issues.