Using inquiry to enhance the learning and appreciation of geography   总被引：2，自引：2，他引：0  

《The Journal of geography》2012,111(2):358-367

Abstract

To meet national geography standards, instructional materials using issues-based inquiry are needed. This paper reports on national classroom trials of drafts of Geographic Inquiry into Global Issues (GIGI), a set of inquiry modules for secondary geography. The analysis focuses on three modules about environmental issues, tried by 480 students in 18 schools. Students made significant gains in learning the modules' cognitive and skills objectives, but they showed no change in interest toward studying geography or these environmental issues. Student comments about the modules underscored the necessity of connecting classroom materials about global issues more closely to local experiences. These findings support current models in environmental education. Reflecting this analysis, the published modules now include activities emphasizing inquiry into local issues, to complement the study of global environmental problems. The improved GIGI materials can better meet the goals of both geography and environmental education.  相似文献   

教育公共服务设施可达性评价与规划——以江苏省仪征市高级中学为例   总被引：11，自引：4，他引：7  

韩艳红  陆玉麒 《地理科学》2012,(7):822-827

学校是公共服务设施的重要组成部分,其空间分布以及可达性的优劣,直接影响到受教育者接受教育的机会和方便程度。把可达性的概念引入到教育公共设施的规划中,利用Mapinfo公司的控件MapX和Borland公司的可视化编程语言Delphi,开发了基于时间最短的路径选择信息系统,生成了学校可达性的等时线图和学校服务范围图,通过该系统可直观地看到区域内任何一点到达学校所花费的最短时间以及通过的路径。以江苏省仪征市的高级中学为例,运用该系统对高级中学的可达性进行了评价,并提出了其规划方案。  相似文献   

GIS In-Service Teacher Training Based on TPACK     

《The Journal of geography》2012,111(3):108-119

Abstract

This article introduces the geographic information systems (GIS) in-service teacher training, focusing on the intersection of technological, pedagogical, and content knowledge (TPACK) for successful implementation of GIS in the classroom. Eleven social studies teachers in Georgia learned GIS technologies, inquiry-based learning, and social studies so that they could create technology-enhanced and inquiry-based lessons using GIS technologies. This article reports participating teachers’ opinions and attitudes of the TPACK-based GIS training. It also reports useful pedagogical methods of introducing GIS technologies to students and additional support for teachers to help them use GIS in their classrooms more often.  相似文献   

How to Design and Present Texts to Cultivate Balanced Regional Images in Geography Education     

《The Journal of geography》2012,111(4):143-155

This article examines possibilities associated with the cultivation of balanced regional images via the use of simple methods. Two experiments based on the primacy effect and the painting picture rule, or visual depiction of regions, were conducted. The results show significant differences in the formation of regional images. More specifically, the presentation of positive prior knowledge and the depiction of regional aspects with strong visual cues led to the formation of regional images that were more balanced. In conclusion, these simple teaching methods are effective for cultivating balanced regional images, an important element of geography education.  相似文献   

Reform of Teacher Education: An Opportunity for Geographers     

《The Journal of geography》2012,111(5):495-500

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This paper focuses on the context and major efforts designed to reform teacher education in the nation's universities. An overview of systems governing and impacting teacher education is provided, with focus on the issues and conflicting forces that form the context within which teacher education-and geography education—find themselves. The paper concludes with a discussion of general trends in education reform and renewal and leadership opportunities open to geographers.  相似文献   

Lens on Climate Change: Making Climate Meaningful Through Student-Produced Videos     

《The Journal of geography》2012,111(6):235-246

Learning about climate change is tangible when it addresses impacts that can be observed close to home. In this program, sixty-four diverse middle and high school students produced videos about locally relevant climate change topics. Graduate and undergraduate students provided mentorship. The program engaged students in research and learning about climate change, and sparked their interest in science careers. Evaluation results showed that students were highly motivated by the experience, developed a genuine interest in their science topic, learned about the scientific process, and developed twenty-first century skills. The program provided a unique and authentic approach to science learning and communication.  相似文献   

Demographic Transition: Threat to Developing Nations     

《The Journal of geography》2012,111(3):164-171

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As computers become commonplace in the nation's schools, interactive maps are finding their way into the geography classroom. Students can use electronic atlases to access information as well as use authoring software to produce their own interactive maps. Does this change in media correspond to better geography education for our children? This article addresses whether using interactive maps for gathering and presenting information can have a positive influence on learning geography content. A two-week experiment was conducted in five 7th grade classrooms. Students in four of the classes researched and produced map products using both traditional and computer-assisted techniques. The fifth class was a control group. A pretest and two post-tests were given to quantitatively assess student learning after each project. Also, students were given a qualitative questionnaire to determine their attitude towards the different techniques. Quantitative results of the study indicate that there was no significant difference in student post-test performance after using each of the techniques, but qualitative results suggest that students prefer using the computer techniques over the traditional methods for gathering and presenting information.  相似文献   

面向GIS专业本科生的经济地理学教学研究     

闵敏  胡伟艳  董捷 《测绘软科学研究》2012,(1):80-82,88

GIS专业是一门新兴的综合性交叉学科,《经济地理学》为G1S提供了重要的理论基础和应用基础。本文从GIS专业的学科专业性质、人才培养目标出发,对《经济地理学》课程的定位与目标、教学内容与方法进行了探讨,以期提高GIS专业学生应用《经济地理学》基本理论、基本方法和解决现实问题的能力。  相似文献   

GIS专业本科教学探讨--北京大学教学实例   总被引：17，自引：2，他引：15  

邬伦  刘瑜  毛善君 《地理信息世界》2004,2(2):27-30

随着社会对于地理信息系统专业人才的需求,在全世界范围内地理信息科学的教学和培训工作得到了越来越广泛的重视．作为较早开始设立地理信息系统专业的综合性大学——北京大学,在地理信息科学教学实践中积累了丰富的经验,并形成了自己的特色：重视基础,淡化专业;重视地学基础课程的学习和应用;注重理论和实践的结合,向工科倾斜;及时反映GIS的最新进展。  相似文献   

按摩疗法加健康教育结合乳果糖口服液治疗便秘30 例疗效观察          下载免费PDF全文

张华  姚向阳  彭军良 《应用海洋学学报》2021,37(4):13

目的：观察按摩疗法加健康教育结合乳果糖口服液治疗便秘的临床疗效。方法：将60 例便秘患者随机分为治疗组和对照组,每组各30 例。对照组给予乳果糖口服液治疗,治疗组在对照组基础上采用按摩疗法并结合健康教育。2组均以14 d为1个疗程,共治疗2个疗程。治疗结束后随访1个月,观察2组综合疗效、生活质量（PAC-QOL）评分及症状积分。结果：总有效率治疗组为93.33%（28/30）,高于对照组的76.67%（23/30）,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。2组治疗后PAC-QOL评分比较,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。治疗2周后,治疗组排便时间积分、症状总积分低于对照组（均P<0.05）;治疗4周后,治疗组排便困难、排便时间、排便感（下坠、不尽、胀感）、排便频度积分及症状总积分低于对照组（均P<0.05）;治疗结束后1个月,治疗组粪便性状、排便困难、排便时间、排便感（下坠、不尽、胀感）、排便频度积分及症状总积分低于对照组（均P<0.05）。结论：按摩疗法加健康教育结合乳果糖口服液治疗便秘效果优于单纯乳果糖口服液治疗,值得临床推广应用。  相似文献