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Peer reviewedBirdsall, Stephen S. – Journal of Science Education and Technology, 2003
Explains a large basic course on world regional geography. Introduces students to 10 maxims about the many factors that help define a place's character. Student reactions to the maxims were found to be largely positive. (Author/SOE)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Constructivism (Learning), Educational Technology, Higher Education
Direct linkBirdsall, Stephen S. – Journal of Geography, 2004
One special difficulty in teaching world geography is overcoming the scale differential between individual students' direct experiences and the immense size and complexity of the world. An innovative framework of operational principles, or maxims, has been suggested, and an application of the framework is described. Students search out examples in…
Descriptors: World Geography, Global Education, Measures (Individuals), Student Reaction
