Thinking, Practice, and Innovation in Geographic Education

Author: Pei Xinsheng
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: This book is part of the "Innovation Education Series" titled "Thinking, Practice, and Innovation in Geography Education." The book is divided into eight chapters and primarily covers the following content: unique perspectives on secondary school geography education, research on the goal system of geography teaching in secondary schools, geography teaching and practice, innovation ability, the cultivation of non-intellectual factors in geography teaching, and more. The book does not aim to comprehensively cover all aspects of secondary school geography education but focuses on several key issues, including the characteristics and functions of secondary school geography education, the teaching of geographical concepts and images, the cultivation of thinking and observation skills, geographical practical activities, the cultivation of non-intellectual factors, the goal system of subject teaching, textbook reform, the design of classroom teaching structures, teaching evaluation, and related theoretical issues as well as experimental research. Based on a review of these representative viewpoints, the author presents their own perspectives and implementation approaches. In summary, the book is neither a general teaching reference nor a purely theoretical work but rather balances theory and practice, emphasizing the integration of current educational reform realities. The content is comprehensive, the format is innovative, and the insights are unique, making the book highly scientific, systematic, theoretical, and academic. The book balances theory and practice, making it an invaluable reference for educators and educational theorists. It has the potential to contribute to the advancement of education in China.