Journal of Geographical Sciences ›› 2018, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (12): 2007-2015.doi: 10.1007/s11442-018-1577-7
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Chao YE1,2(), Xinrong HUANG2, Yuxin PAN2, Shan YANG2
Received:
2017-10-26
Accepted:
2018-01-10
Online:
2018-12-20
Published:
2018-12-20
About author:
Author: Ye Chao (1978-), PhD and Professor, specialized in geographical thought, urbanization and cultural geography. E-mail:
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Chao YE, Xinrong HUANG, Yuxin PAN, Shan YANG. Fresh thing for freshman: Exploring a blended method on teaching the history of geographic thought[J].Journal of Geographical Sciences, 2018, 28(12): 2007-2015.
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Table 1
Comparisons on the different teaching methods"
Lecturing | Students’ presentation | Ask-answer | Group learning | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Subject | Teacher | Student | Teacher and student | Student |
Style | Teacher show | Students show | Students to teacher | Group collaboration |
Atmosphere | Regular | Vivid and lively | Exciting | Relaxed and free |
Type | Traditional | New | Traditional | New |
Aim | Knowledge | Share | Induction | Collaboration |
Means | Courseware | Multi-media | Debate | Internet |
Advantage | Planning | Easy communication | Divergent thinking | Extending class |
Disadvantage | Interaction | Collaboration | Participation | Multilevel students |
Figure 1
PowerPoint presentations made by studentsNote: This PowerPoint was made by a student in class. It shows such meaning: in the beginning of learning geography, the students are usually with curiosity; and then, explore the unknown; and this is a process that meets some difficulties and feels frustrated; however, we can find a new world in the end."
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