The Child's Spatial Conception and Geographic Education.

Catling, Simon J.

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Publication Date: 1978

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The Child's Spatial Conception and Geographic Education

Catling, Simon J.

Journal of Geography, 77, 1, 24-8, Jan 78

This article considers the idea that an analysis of the structure of geography and of the nature of spatial concept development in children will reveal a valuable conceptual link that might serve as a theoretical basis for developing objectives in geographic education. (Author)

Descriptors: Child Development, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Objectives, Concept Formation, Course Objectives, Elementary Education, Geographic Concepts, Geography, Geography Instruction, Spatial Relationship

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