Thinking Deeply about Primary Education The Power of Geography with Sarah Larsen
Sep 30, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Sarah Larsen, a secondary geography teacher with 26 years of experience, shares her passion for geography and cognitive science in education. She discusses the essence of effective geography teaching and the transformative role of fieldwork. Sarah highlights the need for structured, meaningful fieldwork to foster student engagement and understanding. She also explores what foundational geography knowledge primary students should have, advocating for strong mapping skills and writing proficiency to prepare them for secondary education.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Classroom: Geography Teaching Journeys
01:53 • 8min
The Evolution of Geography Education
10:20 • 21min
Reflections on Handwriting and Modern Classroom Visualizations
31:43 • 2min
Enhancing Geography Education Through Fieldwork
33:34 • 10min
Navigating Logistics and Costs in Student Field Trips
43:53 • 3min
Foundations of Geographic Education
47:10 • 6min