Making Every Geography Lesson Count: Six Principles to Support Great Geography Teaching

by Mark Enser, Andy Tharby (Editor), Shaun Allison (Editor)

Mark Enser's 'Making Every Geography Lesson Six principles to support great geography teaching' maps out the key elements of effective geography teaching and shows teachers how to develop their students' conceptual and contextual understanding of the subject over time.What sets geography apart from other subjects is the value placed on seeing the connections between the different parts of its broad curriculum, on building links between different topics, and on thinking like a geographer. Writing in the practical, engaging style of the award-winning 'Making Every Lesson Count', Mark Enser has set out to help his fellow practitioners maximise this value by combining the time-honoured wisdom of excellent geography teachers with the most useful evidence from cognitive science.'Making Every Geography Lesson Count' is underpinned by six pedagogical principls challenge, explanation, modelling, practice, feedback and questioning hat will enable teachers to ensure that students leave their lessons with an improved knowledge of the world, a better understanding of how it works and the geographical skills to support their learning.Each chapter looks at one of the six principles and begins with twin scenarios which illustrate some of the real challenges faced in geography classrooms. Mark then delves into a discussion on the underpinning theory and offers a range of practical, gimmick-free strategies designed to help teachers overcome these obstacles. Furthermore, each chapter also ends with a case study from a fellow geography teacher who has successfully employed the principle in their own classroom.Written for new and experienced practitioners alike, this all-encompassing book offers an inspiring alternative to restrictive Ofsted-driven definitions of great teaching and empowers geography teachers to deliver great lessons and celebrate high-quality practice.Suitable for geography teachers of students aged to 18 years.

Genres: Teaching, Education

154 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 10, 2019

Reviews

[Gemma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Invaluable for teacher trainees

This book gets straight to the point and each idea is peppered with examples and evidence. Throughout the book, the reader is reminded of the interdisciplinary nature of the subject, its importance to society, and how those aspects can be used to shape each lesson. Most of all, the book is full of practical tips and advice that are justified with clear explanations, making it accessible for those new to teaching.

[Jack Burrows · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book helped to fan the flames of passion I feel for teaching geography at just the right time; the day before the start of a new academic year.

Esner guides you swiftly through six key principles for getting the most out of every lesson. Experienced teachers may hopefully find affirmation in these pages, or inspiration for refreshing their approach to teaching and learning. He presents his ideas simply, illustrated with entertaining examples and helpful case studies, all aimed at helping you to realise that the changes are manageable and straightforward to implement. New teachers would hopefully find many wisdoms, habits and positive practical approaches on which to base the foundation of their practice.

Nothing life-changing or revolutionary is offered in this book, but it doesn't claim to. Instead, what Esner does is strip back Geography to its bare bones and explores how the subject in its purest form is what should formulate and inspire our teaching.

[Eve · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-read this great book. Provoked lots of thoughts about curriculum and planning for me which has given me a to do list of things to look at and consider. The book also takes in the complexities and uniqueness of the subject of geography too which is so beneficial. I wish it had existed in my training year - perfect for new geography teachers!

[Mryare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely useful guide for teaching and improving the thought process behind planning effective geography lessons based on 6 principles within the book. Not an instant or quick fix guide but very useful.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

5/5 if you're training/ NQT and you want to bring common sense into the classroom. 4/5 if you have some experience teaching-most of this you probably already do, but it's a nice to be reminded why you're doing it

[Kathryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very easy to read with sensible ideas to implement. As with everything in teaching its finding the time to actually do it