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Direct linkMitchell, David; Hanus, Martin; Béneker, Tine; Biddulph, Mary; Leininger-Frézal, Caroline; Zwartjes, Luc; Donert, Karl – Journal of Geography, 2022
GeoCapabilities is a distinctive approach to teacher professional development which foregrounds the educational potential of geographical knowledge. This paper examines the effect of GeoCapabilities on geography teachers' expertise. First, the paper explores a problem of teacher training which privileges technique for classroom effectiveness over…
Descriptors: Faculty Development, Geography, Knowledge Level, Expertise
Tomáš Bendl; Hilde Storrøsaeter; Lene Møller Madsen; David Trokšiar; Raphaële de la Martinière; Shanshan Liu; Sizakele Serame; Jerry T. Mitchell; Péter Bagoly-Simó; Yushan Duan; Gillian Kidman – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2025
Geographical thinking is a cornerstone of modern geography education. Despite its universal value, no large-scale international study has systematically examined its integration into diverse curricular documents. This study investigates how geographical thinking is embedded in the curricula of nine countries, focusing on content and procedural…
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Curriculum Development, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students
Dal, Burckin – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2008
This paper reports the findings of a survey conducted to investigate students' knowledge of geography, such as an accurate understanding of the basic vocabulary and essential concepts associated with the representative geographic locations, described here as "spatial landmarks". The factors that influence their learning, and how their…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Students, Knowledge Level, Geography
Peer reviewedLee, William B.; Dumas, Wayne – History Teacher, 1992
Discusses recent changes in history and geography instruction in the French lycees. Explains that France's National Ministry of Education plans to move teaching about World War II to an earlier year and apply a geopolitical approach to instruction in general. Notes that the Association of Teachers of History and Geography opposes the changes. (SG)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries, Geography Instruction, Global Approach
Marbeau, L. – Western European Education, 1988
Discusses the French educational reforms between 1969 and 1985, examining their effects on the teaching of history and geography, which are mandatory throughout pre-university education. Writing for elementary school teachers, Marbeau considers the construction of knowledge in children aged 6 to 11, in history, geography, and the social sciences.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Curriculum Development
Download full textWilmette Public Schools, IL. – 1995
This packet was developed to demonstrate for Illinois educators the integration of fine arts with foreign languages and social studies. The model may be adapted for use by instructors of a variety of language, social studies, and fine arts courses. Following a descriptive overview of the fine arts, the packet includes: (1) "Introductory…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Cultural Activities, Cultural Enrichment
