Student Deficiency in Basic World Knowledge.

Wise, John H.

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Publication Date: 1975

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Student Deficiency in Basic World Knowledge

Wise, John H.

Journal of Geography, 74, 8, 477-88, Nov 75

The results of a survey to test student knowledge of geographic locations of the world's major cities show a surprising lack of basic world knowledge. Six suggestions to improve geography education are included. (DE)

Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Educational Improvement, Educational Quality, Geographic Location, Geography Instruction, Global Approach, Secondary Education, Social Science Research, Student Evaluation, World Geography

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