Use of Microscale Landforms to Teach Introductory Physical Geography: Planning a Local Field Exercise.

Luft, Edward R.

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ERIC Number: EJ414152

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Use of Microscale Landforms to Teach Introductory Physical Geography: Planning a Local Field Exercise.

Luft, Edward R.

Journal of Geography, v89 n3 p130-33 May-Jun 1990

States that firsthand observations of the dynamic process that shapes landforms are important to understanding physical geography. Posits that locally planned, short-duration field exercises to study miniature or fourth-order landforms will enhance instruction about these fundamental geographic concepts. (DB)

Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Field Instruction, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Higher Education, Learning Activities, Physical Environment, Physical Geography, Teaching Methods, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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