Studying Geography At University

Author : Simon Tate,Peter Hopkins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351166744

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Written by leading academics, this book is an invaluable ‘how to ...’ guide to studying for a Geography degree. Written in a practical and conversational style, it offers important insights into how to succeed in the first year of your degree course, covering everything from how to succeed in assessments to how to decide where to live. Some of the information the book provides is academic and some of it is non-academic, as negotiating both is important in order to be successful in the first year of a Geography degree. Studying Geography at University is ideal for those in the early stages of applying to university. Each chapter offers hints and tips and gives practical real-world insights into becoming a successful geography student that will enrich applications, open days and visit days. It is also possible to dip into the chapter summaries, ‘What Do Students Say?’ and ‘Top Tip’ boxes only. Written by current students, from a range of institutions, these provide unique insights into the book's key points. Current students should also keep and refer to the book as an invaluable guide through the first few months of their degree. This guide is a must-read for anyone starting their studies in Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Science or any other related subject at university.

Author : Simon Tate,Peter Hopkins
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351166751

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Studying Geography at University by Simon Tate,Peter Hopkins Pdf

Written by leading academics, this book is an invaluable ‘how to ...’ guide to studying for a Geography degree. Written in a practical and conversational style, it offers important insights into how to succeed in the first year of your degree course, covering everything from how to succeed in assessments to how to decide where to live. Some of the information the book provides is academic and some of it is non-academic, as negotiating both is important in order to be successful in the first year of a Geography degree. Studying Geography at University is ideal for those in the early stages of applying to university. Each chapter offers hints and tips and gives practical real-world insights into becoming a successful geography student that will enrich applications, open days and visit days. It is also possible to dip into the chapter summaries, ‘What Do Students Say?’ and ‘Top Tip’ boxes only. Written by current students, from a range of institutions, these provide unique insights into the book's key points. Current students should also keep and refer to the book as an invaluable guide through the first few months of their degree. This guide is a must-read for anyone starting their studies in Human Geography, Physical Geography, Environmental Science or any other related subject at university.

Author : Gordon Clark,Terry Wareham
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2003-01-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 076194026X

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Geography at University by Gordon Clark,Terry Wareham Pdf

`An essential easy-to-use guide to geography... unique in providing not only advice but also activity based guidance to both potential and current geography undergraduates... an all encompassing text which offers a fresh and original outlook on geography at degree level' Lorraine Craig, Royal Geographical Society (with Institute of British Geographers)

Author : Alan Parkinson
Publisher : London Publishing Partnership
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781913019167

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Why Study Geography? by Alan Parkinson Pdf

Considering studying geography at university? Wondering whether a geography degree will get you a good job, and what you might earn? Want to know what it's actually like to study geography at degree level? This book tells you what you need to know. Studying any subject at degree level is an investment in the future that involves significant cost. Now more than ever, students and their parents need to weigh up the potential benefits of university courses. That's where the Why Study series comes in. This series of books, aimed at students, parents and teachers, explains in practical terms the range and scope of an academic subject at university level and where it can lead in terms of careers or further study. Each book sets out to enthuse the reader about its subject and answer the crucial questions that a college prospectus does not.

Author : Alisdair Rogers,Heather A. Viles
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2002-11-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780631221326

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The Student's Companion to Geography by Alisdair Rogers,Heather A. Viles Pdf

This essential guide to studying geography has been updated to ensure it remains a valuable resource for all those on geography courses, as well as those considering studying the subject at university. Second edition of this popular and wide-ranging guide to studying geography. Includes contributions from many key geographers around the world. Provides answers to questions from before starting a degree course right through to further study and careers. Includes lots of practical tips for improving geographical study and research skills. Fully revised and updated to ensure it remains an invaluable resource for students.

Author : Alan Parkinson (Geographer)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 1913019179

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Why Study Geography? by Alan Parkinson (Geographer) Pdf

"Considering studying geography at university? Wondering whether a geography degree will get you a good job, and what you might earn? Want to know what it's actually like to study geography at degree level? This book tells you what you need to know. Studying any subject at degree level is an investment in the future that involves significant cost. Now more than ever, students and their parents need to weigh up the potential benefits of university courses. That's where the Why Study series comes in. This series of books, aimed at students, parents and teachers, explains in practical terms the range and scope of an academic subject at university level and where it can lead in terms of careers or further study. Each book sets out to enthuse the reader about its subject and answer the crucial questions that a college prospectus does not."--

Author : Alan Parkinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1913019152

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Why Study Geography? by Alan Parkinson Pdf

Considering studying geography at university? Wondering whether a geography degree will get you a good job, and what you might earn? Want to know what it's actually like to study geography at degree level? This book tells you what you need to know.

Author : Gordon Clark
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Geography
ISBN : OCLC:1120851920

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Geography @ University by Gordon Clark Pdf

Author : Pauline E Kneale
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134642113

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Study Skills for Geography, Earth and Environmental Science Students by Pauline E Kneale Pdf

There are moments in everyone's degree when you are expected to do something unfamiliar and daunting - present a seminar, go on a fieldtrip, create a wiki page, lead a lab team - and how to do it or what to expect is unclear. Studying at university requires a different approach from studying at school and this book explains this transition. Packed with practical hints, study tips, short cuts, real-life examples and careers advice, this book will prove invaluable throughout your geography, earth science or environmental science degree. Designed for all geography, earth science and environmental science students, this book provides guidance on: time management and effective research constructing essays and creating arguments giving presentations confidently undertaking fieldwork and laboratory work avoiding plagiarism and citing references correctly using e-technologies such as blogs and your university's VLE online assessment and peer feedback. This guide also explains the role of the academic and how it differs from that of a school teacher, and prepares you for the world of work by showing how the skills you learn at university today can be used in your career choice of tomorrow.

Author : Mick Healey,Eric Pawson,Michael Solem
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317999515

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Active Learning and Student Engagement by Mick Healey,Eric Pawson,Michael Solem Pdf

This book examines significant issues in geography teaching and learning from the perspectives of an international network of academic geographers and postgraduate students. Drawing on classroom experiences and research in a wide variety of educational settings, the authors describe conceptually interesting and practical applications for enhancing student learning through inquiry, problem-based learning, field study, online collaboration, and other highly engaging forms of pedagogy. Other articles focus on approaches for improving the experiences of distance learners, strategies for enhancing the employability of geography students, and preparing students to engage ethical issues in the discipline. An international audience of educators will find much of value through the use of comparative examples, literature reviews encompassing research in multiple national contexts, and an underlying awareness of the diversity of practices in higher education internationally. This book is a collection of articles previously published in two special issues of the Journal of Geography in Higher Education.

Author : Gordon Clark,Terry Wareham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Geography
ISBN : 1861740840

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Geography @ University by Gordon Clark,Terry Wareham Pdf

Author : James Ash,Rob Kitchin,Agnieszka Leszczynski
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781526455383

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Digital Geographies by James Ash,Rob Kitchin,Agnieszka Leszczynski Pdf

As digital technologies have become part of everyday life, mediating tasks such as work, travel, consumption, production, and leisure, they are having increasingly profound effects on phenomena that are of immediate concern to geographers. These include: the production of space, spatiality and mobilities; the processes, practices, and forms of mapping; the contours of spatial knowledge and imaginaries; and, the formation and enactment of spatial knowledge politics Similarly, there are distinct geographies of digital media such as those of the internet, games, and social media that have become indispensable to geographic practice and scholarship across sub-disciplines, regardless of conceptual approach. This textbook presents a fully up-to-date, synoptic and critical overview of how digital devices, logics, methods, etc are transforming geography. It is divided into six inter-related sections introduction to digital geographies digital spaces digital methods digital cultures digital economies digital politics With illustrious instructors and researchers contributing to every chapter, Digital Geographies is the ideal textbook for courses concerning digital geographies, digital and new media and Internet communications, and the spatial knowledge of politics.

Author : Frans Boekema,Roel Rutten
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003-03-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134498239

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Economic Geography of Higher Education by Frans Boekema,Roel Rutten Pdf

This exhaustive study from an experienced and respected set of editors and authors looks at the impact that universities have on their surroundings, with particular reference to regional development. With contributions from such leading scholars as Peter Maskell and Gunnar Törnqvist, this book will be of great interest to students and academics involved in regional economics, economic geography and innovation studies.

Author : Karl Donert,Rafael de Miguel González
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-25
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781443858533

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Innovative Learning Geography in Europe by Karl Donert,Rafael de Miguel González Pdf

Opportunities for developing innovative approaches in teaching and learning geography have been rapidly increasing in recent years. This is in part because of the spread of new technologies that allow access to geographic information and geographic geo-media resources. These new tools offer broad access to information and open data sources. They have revolutionised the way in which teachers of geography can work with pupils and students. “Education for Digital Earth” is now possible. As such, the exclusive use of traditional approaches to the teaching of geography is no longer reasonable today. The European Commission-funded network initiative, digital-earth.eu, promotes innovation and best practices in the implementation of geo-media as a digital learning environment for school learning and teaching. This book, supported by EUROGEO, analyses the main challenges facing geographical education – curriculum, methodology, teacher education and training and geospatial technologies – and illustrates different examples of the use of geoinformation in geographical education in several European countries.

Author : Osvaldo Muñiz Solari,Michael Solem,Richard Boehm
Publisher : Springer
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319447179

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Learning Progressions in Geography Education by Osvaldo Muñiz Solari,Michael Solem,Richard Boehm Pdf

This book informs an international audience of teachers, scholars and policymakers about the development of learning progressions for primary and secondary geography education in various countries and regions of the world. The book represents an important contribution to learning progressions research and practice. The different chapters explore how curriculum standards and frameworks in different countries portray progress and sophistication in the learning of geography. The book compares educational systems and how teachers and curriculum developers use the concept of “learning progression” to guide educational practices. As an approach to educational research, learning progressions offer considerable potential for understanding how children develop understanding of geographic concepts and practices across grade bands and in relation to national geography standards. The book analyzes the general conditions of learning progressions within the context of a globalized world. Important themes are addressed such as: knowledge acquisition in formal education; measuring learning progressions in informal settings; learning progressions for one curriculum standard or several standards; conditions to assess progression in the learning of facts, concepts, and skills; and multiple pathways for understanding or learning geography. The contributing authors are experienced scientists in the field from all around the world giving specific insights into the practices of their countries. The book appeals to K-12 teachers, school administrators, policymakers, researchers in geography education, professors and lecturers at universities around the world.