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Ilovan, Oana-Ramona; Ursu, Cosmina-Daniela; Dulama, Maria Eliza – Romanian Review of Geographical Education, 2019
One of the most complex topics in Geography is linked to cultural landscapes. Although this concept has aroused the interest of scholars from different nations and the bibliography is diverse, among students there are still uncertainties concerning the meaning of cultural landscapes. Thus, at the Faculty of Geography, Babes-Bolyai University, in…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Geography Instruction, Masters Programs, Transfer of Training
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Weiss, Günther; Gohrbandt, Elisabeth – Review of International Geographical Education Online, 2018
Although inquiry-based learning is connected with a number of advantages, especially in the field of human geography, very little research has been carried out in lessons by the learners themselves to date. The aim of the study at hand is, therefore, to facilitate the process of solving problems from the sphere of human geography through the use…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Active Learning, Human Geography, Research Methodology
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Adanali, Rukiye – Journal of Education and Training Studies, 2018
In this study, views of students about the applicability of the digital documentary production through fieldwork model and the effect of it on their problem-solving skills were examined. The study was conducted in Turkey, in 2016-2017 spring term with 15 geography teacher candidates who chosen by convenience sampling method. In this study, within…
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Problem Solving, Effect Size, Creative Thinking
Wheeler, James O. – 1974
Because economic geography is viewed as a field with too many different aspects for one person to master, teaching an introductory course in the subject poses the challenge of selecting an organizing theme. One specific approach, organized around higher level generalizations and theories, is the use of location theory. Coupling location theory…
Descriptors: Economics, Geographic Concepts, Geography Instruction, Higher Education
Wheeler, James O. – Geographical Perspectives, 1974
Coupling location theory with problem solving in introductory economic geography provides the opportunity to explore the economic alternatives open to society based on the welfare of society. (JH)
Descriptors: College Instruction, Economics, Geography Instruction, Higher Education
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Pelisek, Dennis – Social Studies, 1977
Outlines a teaching/learning strategy in which students design an urban settlement of the future. The task emphasizes process as content and stresses problem solving which will be applicable to future experiences. (Author/AV)
Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society), Human Geography