Summary
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This book provides a comprehensive overview of contemporary thought and practice in teaching geography. It is designed to support continuing professional development and reflective practice in geography education by: encouraging a critical understanding of the literature and concepts; stimulating teachers to continue with personal and professional development; and providing professionally relevant knowledge, understanding, skills and values. Drawn from a wide range of eminent geographers and experienced practitioners, the authors cover: progress in geography - changing viewpoints; the geography curriculum - development planning and issues; research and geography teaching - why and how research matters. Thi
Information and Communication Technologies: Researching the Reality of Use
Information and Communication Technologies: Researching the Reality of Use
Introduction
It has long been accepted that the introduction and then establishment of change within education depends critically on the role of the teacher (Fullan, 1991). For twenty years there has been a series of national initiatives designed to stimulate, encourage and exhort teachers to use computers in subject classrooms; from the development of computer-assisted learning curriculum materials and a series of in-service courses to the integration of IT into the National Curriculum, the emphasis has been on the benefits to pedagogy. Geographers have taken an active part in this national scene. The Geographical Association has been a keen advocate, with an active working group since 1978, regular ...
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