Examines what the "Journal of Geography in Higher Education" has published throughout its history on teaching and learning in relation to people and places referred to in scholarship as the "Other." Addresses themes of gender, race/ethnicity, sexuality, and the developing world. Includes references. (CMK)

Discusses the purpose, design, implementation, and value of an issues-based role play exercise in a first year Australian university undergraduate topic. Explains that the exercise requires students to consider implications for environment, economy, and culture of a large-scale tourist development on Rarotonga (Cook Islands). (CMK)

Reports on a study that evaluated two approaches to the teaching of physical geography. Reports on the project that focused on first-year geography students undertaking physical geography fieldwork. Indicates that the traditional descriptive-explanation approach in the short term is more conducive to student learning than the analytical-predictive…

Introduces the symposium, "International Perspectives on Learning and Teaching in Geography in Higher Education," presented in this journal issue. Discusses the background on how this symposium was created and highlights each of the papers included. (CMK)

Focuses on the International Network for Learning and Teaching (INLT) Geography in Higher Education discussing the goals and purposes of the network. Outlines various INLT projects, such as establishing a communication network, developing a database and clearinghouse, establishing links with other organizations, and linking students projects…

Believes that technology should not be the central consideration when developing distance learning programs. Addresses issues, such as the importance of defining a model of distance learning, developing appropriate educational strategies, and establishing business and organizational models. Explores alternative models to distance learning…

Addresses three questions: (1) What is high quality geography teaching in higher education; (2) how can high quality teaching be identified and evaluated; and (3) to what extent are faculty and departments held accountable for teaching quality? Explores how the answers to these questions vary between the United Kingdom and the United States. (CMK)

Considers the context of internationalism for the enhancement of fieldwork practices. Discusses whether fieldcourses are valuable experiences. Addresses specific issues affecting internationalisation of fieldcourses, such as financial considerations, sharing courses (staff and resources), overseas fieldtrips and expeditions, safety, and student…

Traces the evolution of virtual field trips and discusses both the advantages and disadvantages of the virtual field trip. Explores three approaches to improving the interactivity of virtual field trips (interactive field exercises, generic software, and student-centered Web sites). Includes references. (CMK)

Argues that a close relationship exists between collaboration and the use of information and communications technologies (ICTs). Outlines the collaborative uses of ICTs, addresses the benefits, and explores barriers to implementation. Concludes by identifying the role of the International Network for Learning and Teaching Geography in Higher…

Argues that one dimension of quality improvement in geography education is closing the gap between perceived social usefulness and the realities of what geography offers as a preparation for the workplace. Provides reflections on the nature of communication strategies in geography organizations within New Zealand and the United States. (CMK)

Argues that the development of the International Network for Learning and Teaching Geography (INLT) provides an opportunity to explore the benefits of links between the school and higher education. Addresses key aspects of school geography to reflect upon existing linkages and future possibilities. Includes references. (CMK)

Explores key issues related to the internationalization of geography in higher education. Poses questions that need to be addressed when developing a network that are based on the goals, roles, outcomes, ownership, management, and operation of a proposed international network for teaching and learning in geography for higher education. Includes…

Focuses on the study of geographies of children, offering advice on how to consult with children. Provides information on how to make contact with different groups of children, how to conduct the data collection process, and how feedback will be given. Includes references. (CMK)

Addresses the relationship between teaching and research within geography. Focuses specifically on undergraduate teaching. Argues that the teaching-research relationship must be explored in the context of research and scholarly literature. Provides suggestions on how to deliver teaching-research relationships. Includes references. (CMK)