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Leydon, Joseph; McLaughlin, Christina; Wilson, Heather – Journal of Geography, 2017
The literature suggests that owing to profound difficulties with high school geography curricula, teachers play a vital role in stimulating student interest and in providing a platform for continuation in the study of geography at university. Yet, with little empirical evidence offered in support, it is unclear why students select geography at…
Descriptors: High School Students, Geography, Student Interests, College Students
Leydon, Joseph; Wilson, Kathi; Boyd, Cleo – Journal of Geography, 2014
Poor quality writing skills among undergraduate geography students is a significant concern among university instructors. This article reports on a multipronged strategy aimed at improving student writing in a large, first-year human geography course. The strategy emphasized ways to provide effective feedback through teaching assistant training,…
Descriptors: Human Geography, Geography Instruction, Writing Ability, College Freshmen
Leydon, Joseph; Turner, Sally – Journal of Geography, 2013
Fieldwork is an essential component of undergraduate geographic education, but with growing enrollment and limited resources few first-year instructors incorporate this activity in their courses. This article reports on the challenges of incorporating fieldwork into a large first-year course and the strategies adopted to respond to these…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Undergraduate Students, Undergraduate Study, Introductory Courses
Turner, Sally; Leydon, Joseph – Journal of Geography, 2012
To make sense of spatial data, information and concepts strong geographic literacy skills are a prerequisite, yet existing studies suggest a global decline in these skills. Current geographic tools predominantly focus on mapping tasks that do not necessarily lead to an understanding of the broader geographic relevance of location. This article…
Descriptors: Geography, Geography Instruction, Undergraduate Students, Tests