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Earl, Richard A.; Pasternack, Steve – Journal of Geography, 1991
Urges increased geographic and meteorologic training for television weather reporters. Suggests using television weather reports to promote knowledge of place names and physical geography. Discusses a survey of television news departments in 48 states. Reports findings on the lengths of weather reports and the training of weather reporters. (DK)
Descriptors: Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Television, Geography, Geography Instruction
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Bein, Frederick L. – Journal of Geography, 1990
Uses the National Council for Geographic Education Competency-Based Geography Test to measure the 1987 level of geographic ability of more than 3,000 students enrolled in introductory classes at 18 Indiana institutions of higher education. Study provides a baseline level of geographic knowledge for future comparisons. Measures impact of gender,…
Descriptors: Geographic Concepts, Geography, Geography Instruction, Higher Education
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Pryde, Philip R. – Journal of Geography, 1996
Maintains that familiarity with the U.S. Land Survey can aid geography students in understanding an important basis for the spatial organization of people, places, and economic activities. Creates an assignment requiring students to determine basic information about a selected section of land using county government and topographic resources. (MJP)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Community Planning, Community Resources, Geography