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The Power of Geographical Thinking
. Ed(S): Brooks, Clare; Butt, Graham; Fargher, Mary
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Hardback. Editor(s): Brooks, Clare; Butt, Graham; Fargher, Mary. Series: International Perspectives on Geographical Education. Num Pages: 238 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, 6 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNKC; JNU; RG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
In this book geography educators from around the globe discuss their research into the power of geographical thinking and consider successful strategies to implement, improve and advance geography education in research and practice. It addresses key topics in geography education, such as multicultural competence, the role of teachers, the geography curriculum, spatial thinking, geographic information systems, geocapabilities, and climate change. At a global level the contributors and editors bring together the most advanced collection of research and discussion surrounding issues in geography education. The book will be of interest to geography education researchers worldwide, including academics at university and teachers ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
Series
International Perspectives on Geographical Education
Number of Pages
238
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319499857
SKU
V9783319499857
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Brooks, Clare; Butt, Graham; Fargher, Mary
Clare Brooks is Honorary Secretary of the International Geographical Union – Commission for Geography Education, and a member of the International Steering Group. She is also Chair of the UK Committee of the Commission. As Senior Lecturer in Geography Education at the UCL Institute of Education, she was worked on post-graduate programmes in geography education for fifteen years. Her research ... Read more
Reviews for The Power of Geographical Thinking
“Each chapter effectively conveys ideas about, strategies for, and implications of geographical thinking for a given context. Whether a reader is a recent arrival to the scholarship around geographical thinking, or is very familiar with such work, this book provides an opportunity to confirm, deepen, extend, and challenge their understanding and practice. … I encourage all who are involved in ... Read more