Urban Studies in the Primary School: Direct Environmental Experience as a Means of Integrating Learning in Young Children.

Bridge, Colin W.

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ERIC Number: EJ263677

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Apr

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Urban Studies in the Primary School: Direct Environmental Experience as a Means of Integrating Learning in Young Children.

Bridge, Colin W.

Bulletin of Environmental Education, n131 p12-17 Apr 1982

Traces, through an autobiographical format, the development of a model for teaching urban studies in the primary grades which addresses eight different features including cognitive development, first hand experience, key concepts, and multidisciplinarity. Provides concrete examples of how the model may be used in practice. (DC)

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Environmental Education, Experiential Learning, Fundamental Concepts, Interdisciplinary Approach, Models, Urban Environment, Urban Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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