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AAG 2017: Transformative Research in Geography Education session track
For the 2017 AAG Annual Meeting in Boston, NCRGE is sponsoring organized sessions on the topic of Transformative Research in Geography Education. This is the first of a planned annual series of activities at the AAG Annual Meeting to raise the visibility of research in geography education, grow the NCRGE research coordination network, and provide productive spaces for discussion about geography education research and what makes research in the field potentially transformative. NCRGE Transformative Research Session Track
Find out more »Powerful Geography workshop
The National Center for Research in Geography Education (NCRGE) is developing a new initiative known as "Powerful Geography". The aim of this project is to produce a new thematic structure for K-12 geography and, within this structure, a research-based identification of the most important geography for students to learn by grade level. The rationale for Powerful Geography emanates from observations on the nature and function of geography education as far back as the 1984 publication of the Guidelines for Geographic Education. A recent article…
Find out more »Powerful Geography panel session
NCRGE is sponsoring a panel session on "Powerful Geography" at the 2017 National Conference on Geography Education in Albuquerque, NM. The session will formally introduce the Powerful Geography project being organized by NCRGE. Powerful Geography is a new new research-based approach to geography education that will expand opportunities for all students to reach their fullest potential and highest career aspiration, while simultaneously addressing the critical needs of society and the environment. Panelists will discuss the rationale of Powerful Geography and the research…
Find out more »Early Career Scholars workshop
NCRGE will host a two-day workshop for early career geography education researchers to participate in the development of the research methodology for the new Powerful Geography initiative.
Find out more »18th Annual Gilbert M. Grosvenor Distinguished Lecture
Every year, the Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education sponsors a lecture by prominent individuals in geography and public figures to whom geography education has great meaning. The next Grosvenor Distinguished Lecture will be given by Gary Knell, President and CEO of the National Geographic Society.
Find out more »NCRGE track at AAG Annual Meeting
NCRGE is organizing a special track of sessions for the 2018 AAG Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The track will highlight papers, posters, and panels exploring different areas of research in geography education. As part of this track, NCRGE will host a symposium on "Transformative Research in Geography Education". The symposium will feature the latest research by members of the NCRGE research coordination network, as well as keynote lectures by Professor David Lambert (University College London Institute of Education) and…
Find out more »Powerful Geography conference
Join us in San Jose, Costa Rica for the Powerful Geography conference sponsored by NCRGE and the Grosvenor Center. More information is available on the conference website.
Find out more »Powerful Geography research workshop
Approximately 20 teachers and social studies supervisors from Texas will participate in a workshop supporting the Powerful Geography project. Participants will collaboratively produce a prototype curriculum standard based on data from two pilot studies involving geography students and professional geographers. For more information about Powerful Geography's research methodology, please visit the project website.
Find out more »Geography Education Research Sessions at 2019 AAG Annual Meeting
Each year for the AAG Annual Meeting, NCRGE organizes and compiles a track of papers, posters, and panels focusing on geography education research. NCRGE is sponsoring this track to raise the visibility of research in geography education, grow the NCRGE research coordination network, and provide productive spaces for discussion about geography education research and what makes research in the field potentially transformative. The track features a full-day symposium on Thursday, April 4: Panel: Transformative Research in Geography Education 9:55 AM…
Find out more »Government and Nonprofit Officials to Discuss National Education Research Challenges and Opportunities at 2019 AAG Annual Meeting
On Friday, April 5, the 2019 AAG Annual Meeting program will feature two panels examining national education research challenges and opportunities for geographers. Panelists include representatives from federal and state government agencies and major nonprofit organizations. Both panels are sponsored by the National Center for Research in Geography Education (NCRGE). Panel: STEM Education Research Challenges and Opportunities for Geographers: A Discussion with NSF 9:55 AM – 11:35 AM in Wilson C, Marriott, Mezzanine Level This panel will feature representatives from…
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