
ERIC Number: EJ514159
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-1341
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The Geographic Imperative.
Salter, Christopher L.
Journal of Geography, v94 n4 p471-77 Jul-Aug 1995
Maintains that with the publication of the National Geography Standards geography has taken a major stride toward demonstrating to teachers the breadth and significance of the discipline. Focuses on three aspects of geographic reality in the lives of teachers and students. Concludes that geographic knowledge is part of every person's life. (CFR)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Educational Improvement, Educational Strategies, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Concepts, Geography, Geography Instruction, Government School Relationship, National Programs, Politics of Education, Social Studies, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Administrators; Practitioners
Language: English
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