2nd Edition

Geography in the Early Years

By Joanna Birch, Joy Palmer Copyright 2004
232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

This completely revised and updated second edition of Geography in the Early Years presents a lively and comprehensive overview of teaching and learning in geography. Theoretical aspects of early years teaching in geography are complemented by up-to-date research findings and illustrated with discussion, a wealth of case studies, and suggestions for the development and implementation of sound... Read more
1. The Young Child in the Geographical World 2. Geographical and Environmental Education 3. Policy, Planning and Organisation 4. Policy into Practice 5. Training and Professional Development 6. Resources.

Biography

Professor Joy Palmer was formerly at the School of Education, University of Durham and is now their Pro-Vice Chancellor. Joanna Birch is Senior Research Associate at the University of Durham.

'Essentially a practical book, this deserves a place in every primary staffroom library' - Primary Geographer