JOURNAL OF GEOGRAPHY IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Scope & Guideline
Exploring innovative pedagogies in geography and education.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Innovative Pedagogy in Geography:
The journal emphasizes research that explores new and effective teaching methodologies in geography. This includes the use of experiential learning, critical pedagogy, and place-based education. - Integration of Technology:
A significant focus is on how geospatial technologies, such as GIS and virtual reality, can be integrated into geography curricula to enhance learning outcomes and student engagement. - Decolonization and Inclusivity:
The journal addresses the need for decolonizing geography education by promoting inclusive pedagogies that reflect diverse perspectives and experiences in geographical teaching. - Sustainability and Environmental Education:
Research that connects geography education with sustainability practices, environmental awareness, and global challenges is a core area of focus, reflecting the discipline's commitment to addressing pressing societal issues. - Student Engagement and Employability:
The journal also explores ways to enhance student engagement through innovative assignments and projects, alongside research on the employability of geography graduates.
Trending and Emerging
- Experiential and Active Learning:
A growing trend towards experiential learning methods, including fieldwork, community engagement, and real-world problem-solving, highlights the importance of hands-on experiences in geography education. - Digital and Remote Learning Innovations:
The rise of digital tools and remote learning methodologies has been a significant focus, particularly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, facilitating new ways to teach geography and engage students. - Critical and Reflexive Pedagogy:
There is an increasing emphasis on critical pedagogy that encourages students to reflect on their learning experiences, social justice, and the implications of geography in addressing global issues. - Interdisciplinary Approaches:
Research that incorporates interdisciplinary perspectives, particularly linking geography with environmental sciences, sociology, and digital humanities, is becoming more prominent, reflecting the interconnected nature of global challenges. - Emotional and Affective Learning:
Emerging themes around emotional geographies and the role of feelings in learning processes indicate a trend towards recognizing the affective dimensions of geography education.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Lecture-Based Teaching:
There is a noticeable decline in publications focusing on traditional lecture formats, as the field increasingly embraces interactive and student-centered learning approaches. - Purely Theoretical Research:
Research that lacks practical application or does not connect with real-world geography education challenges is appearing less frequently, indicating a shift towards more applied research. - Focus on Regional Geography:
The emphasis on regional geography topics in teaching methods appears to be waning, possibly as educators seek to address more global and interconnected issues within geography education. - Standardized Assessment Methods:
Articles centered on traditional standardized assessment techniques are less common, suggesting a move towards more formative and diverse assessment strategies that capture student learning comprehensively.
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