Reports on ideas generated by Fostering International Understanding through World Geography, a group which advocates using the world geography course to increase international understanding. Describes two possible course goals, identifies teaching techniques appropriate for each goal, and discusses ways that participants attempted to accomplish…

Geography enrollments are down, and geography is in trouble because it has been slow to respond to the new environment of higher education. Important trends in higher education are identified, and ways geographers can respond positively to the trends are discussed. (RM)

Asserts that teacher certification is complex, confusing, and important. Argues that the most effective way to change certification guidelines in order to require more geography for preservice teachers may be to change the problems certification guidelines are intended to solve. (CFR)