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Peer reviewedHealey, Mick; Ilbery, Brian – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1993
Outlines the advantages and disadvantages of using a single textbook in a college-level economic geography course. Argues that, if a course text is used thoughtfully, the advantages can outweigh the disadvantages. Asserts that students must take greater responsibility for their own learning and develop independent inquiry skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Course Content, Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries
