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ERIC Number: EJ523747
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0309-8265
Moral Teaching in Geography.
Smith, David M.
Journal of Geography in Higher Education, v19 n3 p271-83 Nov 1995
Argues that geography is in a unique position to highlight and emphasize moral issues that otherwise might be neglected. Contemporary issues that naturally intersect with geographic concepts include citizenship and immigration, and the allocation of resources. Recommends examining relative concepts of justice, equality, and community. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship, Citizenship Education, Critical Thinking, Cultural Influences, Cultural Pluralism, Educational Objectives, Ethical Instruction, Ethics, Geography, Higher Education, Humanistic Education, Immigration, Instructional Innovation, Moral Issues, Moral Values, Nationalism, Social Action, Teacher Role, Values Clarification, Values Education
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Maskie (J L)