Descriptor
| Course Content | 2 |
| Curriculum Development | 2 |
| Educational Objectives | 2 |
| Elementary Secondary Education | 2 |
| Geography Instruction | 2 |
| Academic Standards | 1 |
| Educational Change | 1 |
| Educational History | 1 |
| Educational Improvement | 1 |
| Educational Policy | 1 |
| Educational Quality | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Source
| Journal of Geography | 2 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Historical Materials | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Practitioners | 2 |
| Teachers | 2 |
| Administrators | 1 |
| Policymakers | 1 |
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedJames, Preston E. – Journal of Geography, 1990
First published in 1969 in "Journal of Geography," this article suggested an introductory geography course provided an introduction to field of geography and provided useful image of world. Claimed that these objectives were viewed as incompatible, and suggested a geography course that served both purposes. Described early textbooks and the…
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational History, Educational Objectives
Peer reviewedSalter, Kit; Riggs-Salter, Cathy – Journal of Geography, 1993
Asserts that efforts to achieve educational reform can have significant personal and professional effects on participants in the process. Presents "Ten Verities" as a perspective on the tremendous investment that participation in the reform process requires. Concludes that, the end product of world class geography standards will justify…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Change
