This paper considers the impact of a small-scale action research project which focused on the development of an emergent approach to curriculum making in a general certificate in secondary education course in geography. In this context, we argue that complexity thinking offers a useful theoretical foundation from which to understand the nature of…

Examines the relationship between the amount of money which has been spent on funding curriculum development projects in England and the impact of these projects on the schools. Describes four geography curriculum projects and suggests how they and similar projects can be disseminated in a decentralized educational system such as that of England.…

Many observers have commented on disparities between the theoretical understandings of environmental education portrayed in academic literature and the environmental education that takes place in schools. In much of the literature and in curriculum documents there has been an increasing emphasis on promoting positive attitudes towards the…

Time-Distance maps and the simulation game of "Section" illustrate the High School Geography Project Materials. History of the project, objectives, strategies, and innovativeness are discussed. (VW)

Explains teacher participation in curriculum development as consisting mainly of adoption or modification of existing curriculum and/or of developing curriculum as part of a project with which they are involved. Describes a workshop in which teachers developed a study unit on geography. (Author/DB)

Maintains that previously held beliefs regarding subjects and pedagogy exert a strong influence on how national curriculum documents are interpreted and implemented. Discusses the conflict between various school cultures in England and National Curriculum geography curriculum reforms. Characterizes the various approaches and provides examples of…