Author: Robert N. SavelandPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Inventory of Recent U.S. Research in Geographic Education
Author: Robert N. SavelandPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
A Decade of Reform in Geographic Education
Author: Robert S. BednarzPublisher:
ISBN: 9781884136030
Category : Educational change
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
This book emerged from a "Summit in Geographic Education" at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, May 1993. This volume is comprised mainly of the papers prepared for the Summit. The book is divided into four sections: (1) "A View from the Summit"; (2) "The Reform Movement in School Geography"; (3) "Higher Education's Role in the Reform Movement"; and (4) "Geography Education Beyond the Classroom." The 16 articles include: (1) "The Reform Movement in Geographic Education: A View from the Summit" (Robert S. Bednarz; James Peterson); (2) "Guidelines for Geographic Education and the Fundamental Themes in Geography" (Salvatore J. Nataoli); (3) "Discovering Innovative Curricular Models for School Geography" (James F. Marran); (4) "The Dissemination and Implementation of the National Standards: A View from the Local Level" (Douglas A. Phillips); (5) "Geography Instructional Materials for Standards-Based Education" (A. David Hill); (6) "Technology in Geographic Education: Reflections and Future Directions" (M. Duane Nellis); (7) "Environmental Education: A Geographical Perspective" (Rosalyn McKeown-Ice); (8) "Geography in the Workplace: A Personal Assessment with a Look to the Future" (John W. Frazier); (9) "Baccalaureate Curricula in Geography: Need for Consensus Guidelines" (Sidney R. Jumper); (10) "The Bete Noire of Geographic Education: Teacher Training Programs" (Richard G. Boehm; John Brierley; Martha Sharma); (11) "Realities and Opportunities for Funding Geography Education" (Dorothy R. Jacobson); (12) "Implementation of Geography Standards: Strategies and Initiatives" (Anthony R. de Souza; Susan Munroe); (13) "Geography Education in National Context" (T. J. Wilbanks); (14) "Improving Geography Learning in the Schools: Efforts by the National Geographic Society" (Robert E. Dulli); (15) "Geography and National Education Policy" (Terry Smith); and (16) "The Need for Research in Geography Education: It Would Be Nice to Have Some Data" (Roger M. Downs). (EH)
American Geography: Inventory & Prospect
Author: Preston Everett JamesPublisher: Syracuse University Press
ISBN:
Category : Geographers
Languages : en
Pages : 610
Book Description
A Survey of the Research in Geographic Education
Author: National Council of Geography Teachers (U.S.)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geography
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Digital Geography
Author: Andrew J. MilsonPublisher: IAP
ISBN: 1607527286
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
The purpose of this volume is to provide a review and analysis of the theory, research, and practice related to geospatial technologies in social studies education. In the first section, the history of geospatial technologies in education, the influence of the standards movement, and the growth of an international geospatial education community are explored. The second section consists of examples and discussion of the use of geospatial technologies for teaching and learning history, geography, civics, economics, and environmental science. In the third section, theoretical perspectives are proposed that could guide research and practice in this field. This section also includes reviews and critiques of recent research relevant to geospatial technologies in education. The final section examines the theory, research, and practice associated with teacher preparation for using geospatial technologies in education.
Bulletin
Author: Special Libraries Association. Geography and Map DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cartography
Languages : en
Pages : 650
Book Description
Resources in Education
Author: Research in Geographic Education
Author: Library of Congress Catalogs
Author: Library of CongressPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Monographic series
Languages : en
Pages : 800
Book Description
Research Opportunities in Geography at the U.S. Geological Survey
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309182778
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Research Opportunities in Geography at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides perspective and guidance to the geography discipline about its future research and strategic directions. The book makes specific recommendations about scientific research priorities and partnerships within and outside the agency, and outlines a long-term core research agenda for the USGS.