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Combining concise summaries of the latest research with transcripts of classroom conversation, case studies and suggestions for the development and implementation of sound geographical work in practice, Geography in the Early Years presents guidance on: planning and organization assessment and record-keepin the formation of whole school policy in-service professional development. There is particular attention devoted to the relations between geography and environmental education and the practical examples throughout the book take account of teaching and learning across the whole spectrum of geography and 'environmental geography'. The final section provides a brief guide to resources available to the teacher, including story books and computer programmes.
This book investigates how educators can effectively integrate geographical concepts and environmental awareness into early childhood curricula. The authors, Joanna Birch and Joy Palmer, synthesize contemporary pedagogical research with practical classroom applications to provide a framework for teachers. By bridging the gap between theoretical geography and classroom practice, the text offers a structured approach to developing comprehensive early years programs.
What You Will Find
Educators and curriculum developers frequently cite this work as a foundational resource for implementing geography in primary settings. Experts note the text's utility in balancing academic research with actionable, classroom-ready strategies.
Page Count:
232
Publication Date:
2004-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203240731
ISBN-13:
9780203240731
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