Journal / Conference: |
Geografické rozhledy (Praha, ISSN 1210-3004) |
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Authors: |
Jan D. Bláha, Jan Jaroš |
Year: |
2016 |
Number: |
1 |
Category of Publication: |
Article in Journal |
Pages, web: |
s. 8-9; s. 1-4 |
Keywords: |
local identity, student preferences, areal evaluation, mental maps, local regions, GIS |
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Abstract: |
The use of mental maps in geographical instruction has been presented a number of times on the pages of Geografické rozhledy. This article presents mental maps as a universal tool for teaching about local regions, evaluating an area and indicating the regional identity of students. Advantages of mental maps, beyond their relatively simple application, include the development of a broad range of geographical skills and the integration of a wide variety of instructional methods. The authors provide a number of suggestions for instructional application. |