Did your teacher ever pull out a map or globe and teach you about the countries of the world? For many American students, the answer is no. As a result, fewer and fewer students have a general ...

The field of geography education has evolved from a traditional focus on rote memorisation of facts and map skills to a dynamic discipline that interweaves scientific analysis with humanistic insights ...

Geography education plays a pivotal role in cultivating global understanding and critical spatial awareness. In recent decades, the field has evolved substantially through the adoption of ...

Geography as a school subject is under pressure. There aren't enough qualified teachers and it loses out to other subjects in school. In many countries, important aspects are left out of the curricula ...

Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah is founding director of the new School of Environment, Geography, and Sustainability (SEGS). KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Dr. Benjamin Ofori-Amoah, founding director of the new School of ...

Combine your love of social studies with geography and share this knowledge with adolescents as a social studies teacher. With additional courses in professional teacher preparation, this dual degree ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University alumnus Kevin Barry, B.A.'06, is the recipient of the 2024 James B. Binko Award for Outstanding Geography Educator-of-the-Year. Established by the Maryland ...

The Department of Geography offers Undergraduate and Graduate GIScience Certificates that equip students with essential skills and theoretical knowledge for careers in Geospatial Technology.