A brief course in the teaching process

by George D. Strayer

Reference: Redway, New Basis of Geography, chap. viii.

VIII. The Topical Method in Upper Grades

1. General Agreement in Reference to Teaching Continents in Upper Grades from Causes to Consequences.

A. Principles should be used as basis of work.

B. Work should be largely based on map study, especially maps of climate, physical features, distribution of trade routes, peoples, industries, etc.

C. Work should not be too stereotyped,—that is, order of procedure should not always be the same.

D. Training should be given in reasoning and in use of reference books, texts, atlases, etc.

E. Topical method means to work from larger, simple, general features, out to more detailed, special and complex conditions. Possible modifications and advantages. Using an imaginary continent.

2. An Example of Topical Order: The Larger Features of North America.

A. Location: