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  #1 Trevor Gesinghaus on 29 Sep 11

   

  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 students knowledge about the earth based on interactions between nature and people. Through the study of nature's interaction with populations, students gain a greater understanding of the world as a whole. The author writes that learning about interactions between people and nature is the "path of student's entrance into the world around us."
  In this article, it is argued that the most effective learning derives from activities that get students involved. These activities can include individual projects, group work, or activities that incorporate the latest technologies. Two examples are provided to demonstrate the kind of activities being encouraged. The first example is SEMEP or South Eastern Mediterranean Sea Environmental Project. This project deals with attempting to find ways to save the Eastern Mediterranean coast from ecological, economical, and cultural destruction. The second example is a project called GLOBE or Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment. This project tries to foster a better understanding of nature and the phenomena which occur naturally.
  These projects could be highly effective teaching strategies because there is high focus on interdisciplinary efforts. For example, a project may include biology, geography, chemistry, physics, and history all in one assignment. The results from such a project could show a positive attitude towards learning, increased communication skills, develop the ability to express opinions, and a willingness for learning.
  The author argues that one of the main problems that the teaching process is faced with is motivation on the part of students. With innovative teaching styles that incorporate multiple disciplines and a more hands on approach, these issues of motivation could be tackled. This innovative teaching style promotes the development of "Creativity, knowledge, encouraging training skills and strengthening motivation."
  
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  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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 students knowledge about the earth based on interactions between nature and people. Through the study of nature's interaction with populations, students gain a greater understanding of the world as a whole. The author writes that learning about interactions between people and nature is the "path of student's entrance into the world around us." <br /> In this article, it is argued that the most effective learning derives from activities that get students involved. These activities can include individual projects, group work, or activities that incorporate the latest technologies. Two examples are provided to demonstrate the kind of activities being encouraged. The first example is SEMEP or South Eastern Mediterranean Sea Environmental Project. This project deals with attempting to find ways to save the Eastern Mediterranean coast from ecological, economical, and cultural destruction. The second example is a project called GLOBE or Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment. This project tries to foster a better understanding of nature and the phenomena which occur naturally. <br /> These projects could be highly effective teaching strategies because there is high focus on interdisciplinary efforts. For example, a project may include biology, geography, chemistry, physics, and history all in one assignment. The results from such a project could show a positive attitude towards learning, increased communication skills, develop the ability to express opinions, and a willingness for learning. <br /> The author argues that one of the main problems that the teaching process is faced with is motivation on the part of students. With innovative teaching styles that incorporate multiple disciplines and a more hands on approach, these issues of motivation could be tackled. This innovative teaching style promotes the development of "Creativity, knowledge, encouraging training skills and strengthening motivation." <br /> <br /> hrcak.srce.hr/file/14967</div>

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