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Larsen, Thomas B.; Solem, Michael; Zadrozny, Joann; Boehm, Richard G. – International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education, 2022
This article describes a data-driven approach to contextualize geography subject matter using student aspirations and workforce data. To test this teaching strategy, undergraduate students in two world geography courses taught at Texas State University were surveyed and interviewed about their career and life aspirations. Using this information,…
Descriptors: Geography, Geography Instruction, Geographic Concepts, Teaching Methods
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Boehm, Richard G.; And Others – Social Education, 1987
Describes Middle America (Central America) in terms of two geographical building blocks: location and place. Tables, maps, films, video resources, and a suggested instructional activity demonstrate the concepts of location, physical characteristics, and cultural characteristics in geographic education. (DH)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Fundamental Concepts, Geographic Concepts
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Cramer, Robert E.; Boehm, Richard G. – Journal of Geography, 1971
Three series of eight fifteen-minute programs each were made conceptual and process oriented. Data was presented and divergent questions asked about it, but not answered. New ways of using traditional materials were demonstrated as was the adaptability of TV to non-expository teaching. (NH)
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Discovery Processes, Educational Television, Elementary Education
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Boehm, Richard G.; Petersen, James F. – Social Education, 1994
Contends that the 1984 publication of the Joint Committee on Geographic Education's "Guidelines for Geographic Education: Elementary and Secondary Schools" was a landmark in the national reform movement in geography education. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational History