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Peer reviewedTowler, John – Journal of Geography, 1981
Discusses problems in Canadian environmental education, stressing the scarcity of geographical concepts in course content at all levels. Research indicates the lack of a coherent policy toward environmental education and a shortage of skilled teachers. The author recommends that geographers actively assist educators in applying geographic…
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Policy
Peer reviewedOwen, Edward E.; Mason, Geoffrey – Journal of Geography, 1980
Discusses a study based on the "New York Times" in which newsworthy countries and cities are surveyed. The objective is to provide information to geography classroom teachers who incorporate current events into their geography programs. Maps, charts, textual information, and a comparison with a 1960 survey are included. (DB)
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Developing Nations, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedWitthuhn, Burton O. – Journal of Geography, 1979
Reviews various definitions of the concept of distance and suggests that basic notions regarding distance require directed learning. Identifies challenges regarding relative distance for geography researchers and teachers. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Distance, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Concepts
