About Zonia Baber
Mary Arizona "Zonia" Baber was an American geographer and geologist best known for developing methods for teaching geography. Her teachings emphasized experiential learning through field work and experimentation. Mary Arizona "Zonia" Baber (August 24, 1862 – January 10, 1956) was an American geographer and geologist best known for developing methods for teaching geography. While teaching, Baber also took classes in geology, including the first class that accepted women. Baber promoted field trips and first-hand experience rather than the memorization of facts and definitions, but she also worked to improve conventional learning aids.
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