International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education
Scope & Guideline
Shaping Tomorrow's Environmental Educators Today
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Geographical Education Research:
The journal emphasizes empirical research on teaching and learning geography, exploring methodologies and frameworks that enhance geographical understanding among students. - Environmental Education Practices:
It investigates pedagogical approaches to environmental education, focusing on sustainability, climate change, and ecological awareness, aiming to foster responsible citizenship. - Teacher Training and Professional Development:
The journal covers studies related to teacher education, including the development of pedagogical content knowledge and the effectiveness of training programs for geography educators. - Use of Technology in Education:
It highlights the integration of geospatial technologies and digital tools in geography education, assessing their impact on student engagement and learning outcomes. - Global Perspectives and Comparisons:
The journal provides insights into geographical education across different contexts and cultures, promoting cross-national comparisons and global citizenship education. - Assessment and Evaluation in Geography:
It focuses on innovative assessment methods and tools to measure students' geographical knowledge and skills, including formative and summative evaluations.
Trending and Emerging
- Sustainability and Climate Change Education:
An increasing number of studies focus on sustainability and climate change education, reflecting a global urgency to address environmental issues and promote ecological literacy among students. - Critical Pedagogy and Social Justice:
There is a growing emphasis on critical pedagogies that promote social justice within geographical education, encouraging educators to address issues of equity and representation in their teaching. - Integration of Technology and Innovative Teaching Methods:
The use of geospatial technologies, virtual reality, and digital storytelling in education is trending, as these tools enhance student engagement and facilitate experiential learning. - Global Citizenship and International Perspectives:
Research increasingly explores global citizenship education, emphasizing the interconnectedness of local and global issues and preparing students to be active participants in a globalized world. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Emerging themes indicate a shift towards integrating geography with other disciplines, such as social sciences and environmental studies, fostering a more holistic understanding of complex issues. - Teacher Agency and Professional Development:
There is a notable trend in exploring the role of teacher agency in implementing innovative educational practices, as well as the need for ongoing professional development to adapt to changing educational demands.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Geography Content:
There is a noticeable decrease in research focusing on traditional geographical content delivery, such as physical geography or purely factual knowledge, as the emphasis shifts towards skills and competencies. - Local Contextual Studies:
Research centered solely on local or national contexts without a broader international or comparative perspective seems to be decreasing, as there is a growing need for global relevance in geographical education. - Historical Approaches to Geography Education:
Themes related to the historical evolution of geography education appear to be waning, potentially overshadowed by contemporary issues like sustainability and technology integration. - Geography as a Standalone Discipline:
There is a declining focus on geography as an isolated discipline, with increasing integration of interdisciplinary approaches that combine geography with other subjects such as social studies and environmental science. - Passive Learning Methods:
Research that promotes passive learning methods, such as lectures without active engagement or inquiry-based approaches, is becoming less frequent as active and participatory pedagogies gain traction.
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