Job sharing is an employment alternative in which two qualified individuals manage the responsibilities of a single position. Discusses the barriers to and the potential, advantages, disadvantages, pitfalls, and challenges of job sharing. Focuses on job sharing in the geography profession. (Author/JN)

Analyzes the ekistics typology using a systemic approach and offers suggestions for improving the typology. A typology for environmental education is also proposed, accompanied by recommendations for organizing the "Journal of Environmental Education" to reflect the proposed organization of environmental education knowledge. (Author/WB)

Reports on a survey of vernacular regions on both intrastate and interstate scales recognized by a group of college students who are residents of Arkansas. By conducting a survey such as the one described in this paper and analyzing the results, students can acquire familiarity with vernacular regions. (RM)

Maintains that: (1) mapping skills in elementary school social studies classes should not be separated from life situations; (2) maps are tools that can be used to collect, store, and share information; and (3) the best way for pupils to learn about mapping skills is to combine map and globe activities with content, observation, and real life…

The vigorous growth of interdisciplinary graduate programs in public administration and the tight academic market for geographers suggest that geography instructors should consider positions in such departments. The author describes his teaching experience in a public administration program. (Author/KC)

Recommends ways in which teachers of geography on the high school and college level can decide which parts of the world are particularly suitable for study and can select appropriate issues and events to meet course objectives. Presents a list of 50 topics which are suitable for study from 1981 to 2000. (DB)

Presents tips on developing an internship program for geography students on the college level. Information is presented on program initiation, development, alternative approaches, advantages and disadvantages of various approaches, objectives, and program operation. (Author/DB)

A geographer and a teacher present 12 "action packs" to show you how to obtain your goals for geography instruction. (Editor/RK)

Reviews multimedia world atlas programs geared to a wide range of audiences and age groups, some of which are tailored for specific interests. Reviews of nine programs highlight their strong points and weaknesses. Ancillary material, such as manuals or teacher guides, is also evaluated. (SLD)

Because the Reagan and Bush administrations accentuated the negative about American schools, there was little mention of U.S. students' average performance on the geography part of the 1992 Second International Assessment of Educational Progress. On the Third International Mathematics and Science Study (1994), U.S. eighth graders finished slightly…

Explains a large basic course on world regional geography. Introduces students to 10 maxims about the many factors that help define a place's character. Student reactions to the maxims were found to be largely positive. (Author/SOE)

Focuses on the study of geographies of children, offering advice on how to consult with children. Provides information on how to make contact with different groups of children, how to conduct the data collection process, and how feedback will be given. Includes references. (CMK)

Undergraduate science majors need practice in critical thinking, quantitative analysis, and judging whether their calculated answers are physically reasonable. Develops exercises using handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers. Reinforces students' abilities to think quantitatively, make realistic "back of the envelope"…

Addresses the problem of research formulation for the inexperienced. Provides a model for geographic research, and identifies types of research problems. Discusses problem definition utilizing both the inductive and deductive method; literature searches; the data base; and methodology. Explores the role of theory, the theorizing process, and…

Provides educational resources for teaching geography from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC). Includes units on the Model United Nations, China, Middle America, and the United States. Resources stress themes of economic, political, and social interactions and interdependence. Provides simulations, maps, sample tests, and lesson…