When it was first published in 2000, Learning to Teach Geography in the Secondary school quickly became the recommended, and in some cases essential, textbook for students training to be geography teachers. There were few publications in geography education that focused specifically on initial teacher education in geography and other secondary geography publications for teachers were becoming dated. Learning to Teach Geography in the Secondary School was regarded as being optimistic and stimulating creative and innovative practice in teaching geography. Learning to Teach Geography in the Secondary School, 2nd edition, provides intending and practising teachers of geography with the practical skills to design, teach and evaluate varied and exciting lessons. It will also help them to acquire a deeper understanding of the role, purpose and potential of geography within the secondary curriculum. The book explores how teachers may use geography as a vehicle for preparing pupils for uncertain environmental, cultural, social and economic futures. Completely revised and updated, the second edition takes account of developments in the National Curriculum and in geography education, including assessment, literacy, numeracy, citizenship, and GIS. It responds to changes in statutory frameworks and QTS Standards as well as the national 'Action Plan for Geography'.

Among chapters on teaching strategies, learning styles and assessment, which place the learner at centre stage, are new chapters on fieldwork and e-learning. Designed to be used as a core textbook, Learning to Teach Goegraphy in the Secondary School, 2nd edition aims to encourage effective teaching through direct advice and activities which beginning teachers can undertake, either individually or in groups.