Stresses that the increasing complexity and interconnectedness of the world demands that curriculum and teaching methods be adapted appropriately. Suggests how teachers from a variety of disciplines might emphasize the international dimension of their subject. (DB)

Maintains that the nature and role of geography within social studies has been a major area of debate since 1916. Asserts that geography relies too heavily on rote memorization of facts and neglects geographic thinking. Contends that geography teachers share the blame for this and must change their teaching and evaluation methods. (CFR)