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bell4390

Making the Case for Geography in our Schools - 1 views

http://geography.about.com/od/teachgeography/a/geoedcommentary.htm This is a US article but is also relevant to Canadian teachers and the public in general. The idea of this article suggests that ...

Geography real_world_connections geographical_relevance elementary_geography multi-disciplinary_lens

started by bell4390 on 06 Oct 11 no follow-up yet
bell4390

Numerous Canadian Organizations Will Open Their Doors to Demonstrate How Geographic Inf... - 1 views

The article discusses the growing importance of GIS in teaching as well as its growing importance in organizations and in gaining a better understanding of world issues. GIS allows for a better un...

effective_teaching geography technology motivated_learning curriculum_development

started by bell4390 on 10 Nov 11 no follow-up yet
Trevor Gesinghaus

Towards Some New Methods In Teaching Geography - 1 views

The article by Jadranka Brkic-Vejmelka, "Towards Some New Methods in Teaching Geography," provides examples of a new approach to teaching geography. The author suggests that geography should give ...

Education GLOBE SEMEP Investigation Knowledge

started by Trevor Gesinghaus on 29 Sep 11 no follow-up yet
Tori Beacon

Beating the Odds: Social Studies Education in Inner City Detroit - 0 views

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    This article attempts to convey why Cass Technical High School's students in Detroit continue to succeed in social studies even though the worsening social and economic situation in Detroit would suggest that students would be finding school more difficult. An anonymous study was conducted with 85 students enrolled in the social studies program at Cass Technical Highschool; the study asked the students to explain in their own words why they thought they and their peers in social studies did so well on achievement tests. Their responses were very similar, suggesting that the students really appreciated the enthusiasm and passion their teachers emmitted while teaching. The students also replied that the regular use of primary documents really hooked them into the topic about to be discussed. Regular use of internet sources for research and technology in the classroom was another favourite answer amongst the students. The students really appreciated the facilitation of deep discussions that included everyone and diverse opinions. Humour in the classroom, regular inclusion of images and field trips were all included in the reasons why students felt they continued to succeed in social studies. These teaching strategies are important for teachers to keep in mind when preparing units and lessons that they want students to get excited about and succeed in. This article is a positive reminder that effective teaching strategies really can make a difference; even when the odds are against you.
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    If anyone can tell me how I can add another tag to this that would be awesome! I thought I had the five all clicked but I guess not:(
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    I think if you click "Edit this post" under More, you can add tags.
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