The geography teacher's handbook
By: Brin Best
Series: Continuum education handbooks
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 171
ISBN-13: 9781847061676; 9781441146205; 9781441154798
Subjects: Study and teaching (Secondary); Geography
Description: Containing everything a new or improving geography teacher could wish to know, this book provides step-by-step guidance on creating outstanding learning opportunities that prepare students for life, as well as for success in their examinations. Award-winning author and former head of geography Brin Best brings a wealth of experience and a unique blend of rigour and practicality to the subject, presenting fresh, exciting and creative ideas on how to get the most from your geography lessons. The book contains advice on everything from planning schemes of work and lessons, making the most of opportunities for learning outside the classroom and available ICT to cross-curricular links, thinking skills and examples of best practice. With reflective questions and activities, scores of lesson stimuli and a host of useful links, this book is an essential addition to every geography teacher's toolkit
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.