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Download full textBoehn, Dieter L. – 2003
One of the demands imposed on geography instruction is to inform about the world, but there is some disagreement on how this is to be achieved. Criticism is most frequently directed at the regional geography approach of subdividing the world into culture regions. This paper addresses the question of whether global subdivision by culture regions…
Descriptors: Geographic Regions, Geography Instruction, Global Approach, Secondary Education
Clawson, David L. – Louisiana Social Studies Journal, 1986
Discusses the reintroduction of geography into national school curricula--specifically, Louisiana--as a consequence of the renewed emphasis on the mastery of basic academic subjects. Stresses the challenge of providing teacher training, teaching geography through concepts rather than facts, and makes recommendations for teaching world geography in…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Curriculum Development, Geography, Geography Instruction
Peer reviewedCortes, Carlos; Fleming, Dan B. – Social Education, 1986
Reviews difficulties publishers have in adequately representing world regions. Recommends that teachers: (1) use textbooks analytically, (2) provide alternative perspectives, (3) use supplementary materials, (4) incorporate analysis of mass media, (5) take advantage of local resources, and (6) continuously examine and modify their social studies…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnocentrism
Peer reviewedBoehm, Richard G. – Social Studies Texan, 1989
Praises the resolution passed by the Texas Council for the Social Studies Executive Board that calls for a four-year high school social studies curriculum that includes a required course in world geography studies. Argues that this coursework will help prepare students for college, and might lead to successful geography-related careers. (LS)
Descriptors: Careers, College Preparation, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment
Peer reviewedPhillips, Douglas A. – International Journal of Social Education, 1990
Explores the vital development of the Pacific Rim. Advocates integrating the study of this region into social studies curricula. Criticizes the Eurocentric bias that results in ignoring the Pacific Rim's geography, history, literature, and languages. Reports on social studies programs, primarily in Alaska schools, where study of the Pacific Rim…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Asian Studies, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation
Peer reviewedJarolimek, John – Social Studies, 1990
Underscores the importance of history and geography as the content base for K-12 citizenship education. Points out that changing global economic relationships demand adequate geography knowledge levels. Argues that uninspired teaching, rather than time shortages, have produced insufficient content knowledge and performance. Urges social studies…
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Citizenship Education, Civics, Curriculum Development
