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Davey, John; And Others – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1995
Reports on a forum of publishers with international experience producing geography textbooks for higher education. Discusses the role of textbooks, international differences in courses, impact of changes within the discipline, and emerging technologies. Outlines three thematic trends in geography textbook publishing. (CFR)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Technology, Educational Trends, Foreign Countries
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Charman, Daniel J.; Fullerton, Hazel – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1995
Maintains that philosophical concepts in geography are widely regarded as an important element in geography degrees, yet students have problems understanding them. Describes how a large lecture course was modified to promote understanding by increasing interaction between lecturer and student. (CFR)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Foreign Countries, Geographic Concepts
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Kemp, Karen K.; Goodchild, Michael F. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1991
Describes the development by the National Center for Geographic Information and Analysis (NCGIA) of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) teaching materials. Explains that the demand for GIS professionals and the need to distinguish between the practical and theoretical aspects of GIS motivated the project. Examines the results of and prospects for…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Higher Education
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Healey, Mick; Ilbery, Brian – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1993
Outlines the advantages and disadvantages of using a single textbook in a college-level economic geography course. Argues that, if a course text is used thoughtfully, the advantages can outweigh the disadvantages. Asserts that students must take greater responsibility for their own learning and develop independent inquiry skills. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Course Content, Educational Strategies, Foreign Countries
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Ellis, Brian – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1993
Contends that a challenge of teaching humanistic geography is to encourage students' responses to landscapes in ways that may be different from their previous experience. Argues that conventional practices may not be appropriate instructional procedure in humanistic geography and describes an alternative approach. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning
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Sauri-Pujol, David – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1993
Describes a teaching experience in which a unit on environmental issues was added to a college-level human geography course. Asserts that environmental topics are not well-integrated into most geography courses. Concludes that the students enjoyed the experience but suggested that the environmental topics be integrated throughout the entire course…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Environmental Education
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Gold, John R.; Coaffee, Jon – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1998
Describes the use of concept mapping in teaching complex notions in urban geography. Discusses the nature and characteristics of concept mapping, course context, three experimental exercises, and student responses in evaluations. Finds that concept-mapping techniques increased students' understanding. Emphasizes the continuing potential of this…
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Concept Formation, Concept Mapping, Concept Teaching
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Elder, Glen S. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1999
Drawing on contributions of queer theory, rethinks positionality, social identity, and real and imagined boundaries. Summarizes recent debates in queer theory about the permeability of borders, and reveals how these ideas can inform geographical imagination. Concludes that debates about borders in queer theory can inform both geographical…
Descriptors: Ethnicity, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Human Geography