Writing and Geography Provide Lessons for Other Disciplines.

Binko, James B.; Neubert, Gloria A.; Madden, Maggie

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ERIC Number: EJ586887

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1997

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Writing and Geography Provide Lessons for Other Disciplines.

Binko, James B.; Neubert, Gloria A.; Madden, Maggie

Journal of Staff Development, v18 n4 p12-15 Fall 1997

The National Writing Project and the National Geographic Society's Geography Education Program are two highly acclaimed staff development networks that are models for other organizations. Both programs feature intensive summer workshops and numerous followups during the subsequent school year. This paper describes the networks and presents six recommendations for staff developers. (SM)

Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Elementary Secondary Education, Geography Instruction, Staff Development, Summer Programs, Teacher Improvement, Workshops, Writing Instruction, Writing Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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