Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are increasingly applied to support evidence-based decisions across disciplines, including the global development and humanitarian sector. However, higher education programmes in development-related fields rarely integrate GIS as a teaching and learning component. This paper describes a GIS module…

"Perspectives on Urban Geography" constitutes a major part of the AP Human Geography course outline. In this article, urban core revitalization and rising suburban poverty are considered as two challenges facing cities in developed countries; and industrialization and the growth of megacities as two challenges facing cities in developing…

This article presents a lesson plan used to teach about African urbanization using Kenyan novels. Specifically, three urban novels written by Meja Mwangi are used. Based on a qualitative survey of student preference and learning, this lesson plan uses these novels alongside more traditional academic texts to achieve effective student learning.…

Discusses the United States' policy on containment of communism after World War II and the superpower competition for influence in developing nations. Examines the increasing arms build-up in developing nations and provides graphs of arms sales and maps of superpower armed forces distribution. (GEA)

This simulation highlights problems of development strategies for underdeveloped countries and examines aspects of tourism. As Parliament members on a Caribbean island, students discuss a proposal from a foreign source and make a decision on behalf of their people. Includes procedures, timetable, character list, role descriptions, and other…

Examines the structure, role, and needs of Africa's national and intracontinental transportation system. Characteristics of rail, water, road, and air transportation are examined. The conclusion is that high investment in transportation systems is essential to the development process. (Author/KC)

Intercropping involves growing two or more crops at the same time in the same field. Encouragement of this traditional African farming method would increase food supplies in Jamaica and reduce imports of food. The local expertise of small farmers in Third World countries can help solve many world problems. (CS)

Examines consequences of cross-cultural technology transfer. Questions for students to analyze regarding the feasibility of transferring a particular form of technology to a given cultural group are provided. (RM)

Maintains that the teaching of traditional tropical agriculture through the presentation of large numbers of categories or types tends to overemphasize superficial differences at the expense of comprehending the inner essence of life as it exists for the majority of the world's farmers. Offers an alternative approach which claims to foster greater…

Describes recent trends in the economic and regional development of Indonesia and examines the internal and external forces influencing the process. Shows how these forces account for the rise of a strong centralized state. Discusses Indonesia's current problems. Includes tables, maps, and graphs of economic investment figures, world trade, and…

Modern agriculture's green revolution refers to a complex package that includes improved seeds and a wide range of efficient management practices. The genetic history of and technological developments that led to the green revolution are described, and its impact discussed. (RM)

This article provides a survey of geography programs, classroom approaches, student enrollments, faculty training and specialization, working conditions, resources, professional organizations, and role in teacher training in 17 Asian countries. (DE)

The various procedures followed in validating some research tools to be used to investigate Nigerian pupils' attitudes toward and achievements in geography taught by programmed instruction are described. The roles of formative evaluation in preparing curriculum materials in geography are highlighted. (Author)

People in the developing world worry about the shrinkage of forests and the scarcity of firewood. An international team of geographers assessed desertification and prepared a map. Students can analyze a simplified map and answer questions that will help them understand desertification. (AM)

Teaching a course about third world women draws attention to the inequitable position, the problems, and the potential of women around the world. A rationale, outline, and resource list for such a course are provided. (SR)