Becoming an Outstanding Geography Teacher
About this ebook
Providing a variety of techniques for planning inspiring geography lessons, the book shows teachers how they can use current resources in a more innovative way to produce outstanding results. Chapters include sample lesson plans which demonstrate each technique with a step-by-step discussion of the development of the lessons, and have a strong focus on activating learning and supporting pupils on their individual learning journeys. The book covers all aspects of geography teaching, including:
- designing programmes of study
- differentiation
- questioning
- literacy and numeracy
- teaching A Level
- enquiry geography
- feedback and assessment.
Packed full of strategies and activities that are easy to implement, Becoming an Outstanding Geography Teacher is essential reading for newly qualified and experienced geography teachers who want to ensure outstanding teaching and learning in their classrooms.
About the author
Mark Harris has been a practising secondary school teacher for 15 years and now leads Teaching and Learning at his school. He is a Specialist Leader in Education in the Birmingham region. Mark designs and delivers professional development for schools in this area, and is also a Guest Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Birmingham, UK.
