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Gold, John R. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1977
Discusses a survey which assessed the role of behavioral geography courses within British university geography departments. Course content and organization are discussed in relationship to research in behavioral geography and to likely directions of change in teaching syllabi. For journal availability, see SO 505 640. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Behavioral Sciences, Comparative Education, Educational Trends, Geography Instruction
Gold, John R.; Gold, Margaret M. – Journal of Geography, 2002
Film audiences have long been invited to view Scotland and Scottish life through a historic lens. Influenced by the pre-existing literary traditions of tartanry and kailyard, film-makers have focused nostalgically on the myths and legends of the Highland and pre-industrial Scotland, with the implications that this approach has for representations…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Films, Film Production, Human Geography

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