Teaching Secondary Geography

Teaching Secondary Geography provides a comprehensive introduction to both the theory and practice of teaching Geography.

Malcolm McInerney (Author), Susan Caldis (Author), Stephen Cranby (Author), John Butler (Author), Alaric Maude (Author), Susanne Jones (Author), Michael Patrick Law (Author), Rebecca Nicholas (Author)

9781108984638, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 13 December 2021

280 pages
24.4 x 17.1 x 1.5 cm, 0.57 kg

Geography is not only the study of the surface of the planet and the exploration of spatial and human - environment relationships, but also a way of thinking about the world. Guided by the Australian Curriculum and the Professional Standards for Teaching School Geography (GEOGstandards), Teaching Secondary Geography provides a comprehensive introduction to both the theory and practice of teaching Geography. This text covers fundamental geographical knowledge and skills, such as working with data, graphicacy, fieldwork and spatial technology, and provides practical guidance on teaching them in the classroom. Each chapter features short-answer and 'Pause and Think' questions to enhance understanding of key concepts, and 'Bringing It Together' review questions to consolidate learning. Classroom scenarios and a range of information boxes are provided throughout to connect students to additional material. Written by an author team with extensive teaching experience, Teaching Secondary Geography is an exemplary resource for pre-service teachers.

Part I Introducing Geography
1. What is Geography?
2. Core Knowledge through Case Studies
Part II Geographical Skills
3. The Graphicacy of Geography
4. Working with Data
5. Fieldwork Skills
6. Using Spatial Technology
Part III Teaching Geography
7. The Inquiry Process in Geography
8. What Makes My Geography Lesson Distinctive and Powerful?
9. Fieldwork
10. The General Capabilities' Synergy with Geography
11. The Importance of Planning in Geography
12. The Professionally Engaged Geography Teacher.

Subject Areas: Educational: Geography [YQG], Geography [RG], Teacher training [JNMT], Education [JN]