This book provides a practical illustration of the skills, knowledge and understanding required to teach in the secondary classroom. As well as discussing concepts and ideas, the book gives a critical examination of some of the key issues, and will encourage the reader to engage with the ideas and consider their views and beliefs. It is an invaluable resource for those who are learning to teach or for those teachers who wish to reflect on their teaching practice.
Reviews

'With its companion reader, this edited book is part of an integrated course and has articles that will pique the intellectual curiosity of pre-service teachers, practitioners and teacher educators from many communities ... The book draws non-British readers into the practical concerns facing certified educators in many school situations in the professional field of geography education. The collection of articles successfully engages both pre-service teachers and experienced educators.' - Education Review

'This is an extremely useful book for trainee and experienced teachers alike ... The book will be warmly welcomed by all PGCE geography students and experienced teachers. It provides a unique collection of work from leading geography educators, practitioners and examiners with an appropriate balance of theoretical ideas and practical advice to challenge thinking and promote good practice.' - Geography

'This book ... reflects a wide range of perspectives and discusses the complex issues that surround teaching and learning of geography ... [It] is very useful for the beginning teacher over-viewing many of the current issues ... In conjunction with its Reader it provides a balanced approach to practice and theory.' - www.escalate.ac.uk

'With its companion reader, [Teaching Geography in Secondary Schools], this edited book is part of an integrated course and has articles that will pique the intellectual curiosity of pre-service teachers, practitioners and teacher educators from many communities...The book draws non-British readers into the practical concerns facing certified educators in many school situations in the professional field of geography education. The collection of articles successfully engages both pre-service teachers and experienced educators.' - Education Review

'This is an extremely useful book for trainee and experienced teachers alike...The book will be warmly welcomed by all PGCE geography students and experienced teachers. It provides a unique collection of work from leading geography educators, practitioners and examiners with an appropriate balance of theoretical ideas and practical advice to challenge thinking and promote good practice.' - Geography

Book Information
ISBN 9780415260862
Author Margaret Smith
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 710g