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Hilger, Annaliesa; Keil, Andreas – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2022
The paper investigates how teacher trainees in higher education geography and external, non-scientific partners perceive and experience collaborations in an active teaching and learning approach. Such formats are recommended in education for sustainable development (ESD) but are likely to be challenging experiences for all actors involved. The…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Sustainable Development, Student Attitudes, Interdisciplinary Approach
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Cahuas, Madelaine C.; Levkoe, Charles Z. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2017
There has been an increasing interest in exploring the transformational possibilities of experiential learning approaches like service learning, across post-secondary education, including geography. At the same time, scholars caution that such initiatives can entrench neoliberalism, white supremacy and other power structures and call for…
Descriptors: Service Learning, Geography Instruction, Critical Theory, Experiential Learning
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Pawson, Eric – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2016
This article identifies what can be learned from seeking to adapt teaching and learning styles in a post-disaster environment. It focuses on the development of student research through community-based learning as a means of increasing engagement and contributing to recovery in an earthquake-damaged city. It urges consideration of the…
Descriptors: Student Research, Community Education, Seismology, Natural Disasters
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Rosser, Andrew – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2012
In recent years, overseas work-integrated learning practica have become an increasingly important part of development studies curricula in "Northern" universities. This paper examines the factors that shape pedagogical effectiveness in the provision of such programmes, focusing on the case of the Australian Consortium for…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Developmental Programs, Practicums, Internship Programs
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Ryser, Laura; Markey, Sean; Halseth, Greg – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2013
Universities and funding agencies are increasingly calling for collaborative research between community partners and academics. When combined with faculty roles in training the next generation of researchers, these collaborative frameworks can present a challenge to undergraduate students seeking experience with research activities--both in terms…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Research Skills, Student Research, Student Experience
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McEwen, Lindsey – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2013
There is strong evidence that all students can gain significant learning benefit when their courses include opportunities for engagement with real-world problems, beyond the walls of their higher education institution (HEI). Internationally, cross-disciplinary discussions are increasing around the value of student learning that involves community…
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Community Involvement, Citizenship, Learning Experience
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Barcus, Holly R.; Muehlenhaus, Birgit – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2010
In undergraduate geography programs in the United States there is increasing demand for students to be prepared for real-world project management and to possess strong GIS technical skills and cartographic communication skills upon graduation. There is, however, limited time and opportunity within the framework of traditional undergraduate…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Geography Instruction, Cartography, Geographic Information Systems
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Cope, Meghan – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2009
In this paper, the author adopts the notion that working with children in some ways highlights the challenges of university-level pedagogy and research ethics; this is done by evaluating a service-learning course she conducted with undergraduate and graduate students that was based on children's urban geographies. In the course of this…
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Researchers, Urban Areas, Children
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Kindon, Sara; Elwood, Sarah – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2009
This paper provides an introduction to this symposium issue on participatory action research in geographic teaching, learning and research. It introduces the themes of the symposium and contributions from the participating authors, and also offers additional discussion of the attendant benefits and challenges of using participatory action research…
Descriptors: Conferences (Gatherings), Participatory Research, Action Research, Service Learning
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Oldfield, Sophie – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2008
The literature on service learning in geography courses has established and substantiated the importance and usefulness of such projects for student learning. In this paper the assumption is questioned that similar sets of benefits accrue to "community" participants, those involved who are located outside the university context. The…
Descriptors: Topography, Human Geography, Service Learning, Student Research
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Yarwood, Richard – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2005
Voluntary work with local communities has been advocated as beneficial for geography students, higher education institutions and the public. In England, the Higher Education Active Community Fund (HEACF) has recently been established by the Government to encourage staff and students in higher education to undertake voluntary work in local…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Student Experience, Citizen Participation
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Mohan, John – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1995
Considers the arguments advanced for an expansion of academic programs incorporating service learning. Briefly describes several programs in relation to the validity of these arguments. Suggests that geography could benefit from incorporating elements of service learning in order to enhance its treatment of ethical issues. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Responsibility, Community Action, Community Involvement