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Direct linkShepardson, Daniel P. – Journal of Geography, 2019
The purpose of this study was to investigate students' conceptions of and feelings about land use. Specifically: (1) What are students' conceptions of and feelings about land use? And (2) in what ways might students' conceptions and feelings vary by community setting and grade level? This study was qualitative and descriptive in nature and…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Land Use, Elementary School Students, Ecology
Bourke, Theresa; Lane, Rod – Journal of Geography, 2018
This article uses discourse analysis techniques associated with Foucauldian archaeology to examine the two international charters developed by the International Geographical Union Commission on Geographical Education (IGU-CGE), the original one in 1992 and the revised version endorsed in 2016 at the Beijing conference. The examination considers…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Geography Instruction, Discourse Analysis, International Organizations
Viehrig, Kathrin; Siegenthaler, Daniel; Burri, Samuel; Reinfried, Sibylle; Bednarz, Sarah; Blankman, Marian; Bourke, Terri; Brooks, Clare; Hertig, Philippe; Kerski, Joseph; Kisser, Thomas; Solem, Michael; Stoltman, Joseph; Behnke, Yvonne; Lane, Rod; Lupatini, Marco; Scholten, Nina; Siegmund, Alexander; Sprenger, Sandra – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2019
Earth Science and Geography teacher preparation has developed to some degree along different lines, despite sharing many of the same issues, especially with regard to challenges in teacher education. The conference "International Perspectives on Geography and Earth Science Teacher Education 2016" wanted to bring together educators from…
Descriptors: Educational Improvement, Geography Instruction, Earth Science, Conferences (Gatherings)
Huynh, Niem Tu; Solem, Michael; Bednarz, Sarah Witham – Journal of Geography, 2015
This article provides an overview of learning progressions (LP) and assesses the potential of this line of research to improve geography education. It presents the merits and limitations of three of the most common approaches used to conduct LP research and draws on one approach to propose a first draft of a LP on map reading and interpretation.…
Descriptors: Geography, Geography Instruction, Maps, Map Skills
Oberle, Alex; Palacios, Fabian Araya – Journal of Geography, 2012
Overseas experiences provide educators with exceptional opportunities to incorporate field study, firsthand experiences, and tangible artifacts into the classroom. Despite this potential, teachers must consider curricular standards that direct how such international endeavors can be integrated. Furthermore, geography curriculum development is more…
Descriptors: Field Experience Programs, Area Studies, Curriculum Development, Latin Americans
Earl, Richard A.; Montalvo, Edris J.; Ross, Amanda R.; Hefty, Eunice – Journal of Geography, 2009
Environmental agencies in most states have an environmental education Web page that can point geography teachers to a variety of opportunities and resources to enhance their teaching. Most states provide linkages to local and national programs such as Project WET and Project WILD, and access to lesson plans and other teaching materials. A number…
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Field Trips, Environmental Education, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedOstapuk, Michael A. – Journal of Geography, 1997
Examines an interdisciplinary and creative process that uses travel journal entries as the basis for a short story. Included in the process is a delineation of geographic themes. Discusses possible uses of this approach in the classroom. Includes a sample short story. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Critical Thinking, Foreign Countries, Fundamental Concepts
Peer reviewedBampton, Matthew; French, Robert – Journal of Geography, 1996
Argues that geography often is relegated to a negligible role in social studies curricula and that geography instruction suffers from a lack of standards and educational research. Recommends establishing intensive cooperative programs developing a thorough knowledge base for geography teachers and encouraging instructional research. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Geography
Peer reviewedMarra, Danielle A. – Journal of Geography, 1996
Reviews the six essential elements of the National Standards for Geography and demonstrates how children's books can teach them. Each element and a particular standard are applied to a specific picture book. Briefly reviews the standards and what knowledge they incorporate. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Childrens Literature, Elementary Education, Geography
Peer reviewedHermann, Dan – Journal of Geography, 1996
Summarizes methods from a high school geography class that used examples from local geography to teach basic geographic concepts. Maintains that these illustrative examples can be used even in courses where the content is not local geography. Provides examples of local landscapes illustrating concepts applicable to the Brazilian rain forest. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Community Characteristics, Geographic Concepts, Geography
Peer reviewedSpaight, Maureen Whalen – Journal of Geography, 1996
Traces the evolution of the state geography standards in Rhode Island and gives a summary of the work accomplished thus far toward implementing the National Geography Standards. Profiles several state and local initiatives and discusses the Standards that they represent. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Development, Educational Assessment, Educational Improvement
Peer reviewedFredrich, Barbara; Fuller, Karyl – Journal of Geography, 1996
Provides a rationale and lesson plan for incorporating geography and art at the K-4 level. The lesson plan features a landscape painting by George Innes, a simplified chronology of his life, as well as a template of questions about the artist and the spatial significance of the painting. (MJP)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Art, Artists, Content Analysis
Peer reviewedNellis, M. Duane – Journal of Geography, 1995
Maintains that the release of the National Geography Standards in October 1994 was not a culmination of reform but the beginning of educational improvement in geography. Discusses geographic concepts and the continued role of educational technology in geographic instruction. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Improvement
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
Peer reviewedWilson, Kris; Weller, Kay E.; Cole, David B. – Journal of Geography, 1998
Interviews faculty who teach introductory geography education courses, and surveys preservice students in them, to determine if a course at the University of Northern Colorado meets the Colorado Geography Standards. Uses the results to design introductory courses that strengthen skill and content training. Assesses the success of these courses.…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Course Content, Educational Assessment, Geography Instruction
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