Mnemonics: An Aid to Geographical Learning. Teacher's Notebook.

Wright, David R.

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ERIC Number: EJ500373

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Mnemonics: An Aid to Geographical Learning. Teacher's Notebook.

Wright, David R.

Journal of Geography, v94 n1 p339-40 Jan-Feb 1995

Addresses concern that students in North America and Europe do not know place name geography. Discusses the use of mnemonic learning in geography and maintains that it is a positive teaching aid. Illustrates the use of mnemonics in instruction and recommends mnemonics workshops at geography education conferences. (CFR)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Conferences, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Geographic Concepts, Geographic Location, Geography Instruction, Inservice Teacher Education, Learning Activities, Learning Strategies, Memory, Mnemonics, Physical Geography, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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