International perspectives on geography education / edited by Jerry T. Mitchell (professor of geography, Department of Geography, University of South Carolina, USA).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mitchell, Jerry T., editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Series:

International perspectives in teaching and learning

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geography--Study and teaching.

Geography.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (234 pages)

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

Summary:

"This insightful book provides a global analysis of geography education, exploring educational policies and research across student learning, pre-service educator training, and in-service professional development. Contributors reframe geography education discourse, moving away from problem-focused approaches to emphasize effective practices and solution-oriented perspectives. Detailed international case studies outline novel approaches in geography education, such as GIS integration and formative assessment strategies, to trace a secure path ahead for the field. Contributing authors evaluate the impact of field experiences, spatial technologies, social labs, education networks, and teacher capacity on future improvements to global geography education. They highlight innovations in geography teaching and learning, combining theoretical and practical insights to provide key recommendations for forthcoming programs. This book is a crucial resource for scholars and researchers in geography education, as well as geography educators seeking to advance their practical teaching methods. Educational policymakers will likewise benefit from its astute and timely strategies for development and curriculum planning"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Introduction to International Perspectives on Geography Education / Jerry T. Mitchell

Part I: Student Learning

2. Cartograms as tools for spatial analysis in Brazilian geographic education / Ronaldo Goulart Duarte

3. A community geography framework for international education partnerships / Timothy L. Hawthorne, Lain Graham, and Antonio Cano

4. Realizing the promise of geospatial technologies / Bob Kolvoord

5. Empowering future geographers: in defense of field experiences for student success / Karen S. Barton

Part II: Pre-Service Educator Training

6. Embedding formative and peer assessment in pre-service geography teacher education: a mosaic of good practices / Martin Hanus, Dana Řezníčková, Miroslav Marada, Lenka Krajňáková and Tereza Cimová

7. Common ground in a fragmented landscape: understanding and developing pre-service geography teacher education in Germany / Inga Gryl

8. The meaningful implementation of problem-based learning in pre-service geography teacher training / Aubrey Golightly

9. Developing dimensions of justice and learning to teach with geography / Kelly Leön

Part III: In-Service Educator Professional Development

10. Social labs to support novice teacher transitions between status and subjects / Susan Caldis

11. In-service teacher professional learning through Latin American geography education networks Sandra / ℓlvarez Barahona, Fabiǹ Araya Palacios and Alex Oberle

12. Stronger together: building teacher capacity in geography and sustainability education in Southeast Asia / Tricia Seow

13. Teachers as visionaries: aspirations for integrating GIS in the classroom / Injeong Jo.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781035360796 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.