Geography in schools - changing practice

17 Jan 2008

Geography is not doing enough to help children develop a picture of climate change, learn to lead sustainable lives and find their feet as global citizens of the 21st century.

Yet at a time when geographical issues such as floods, rising sea levels, conflict resolution, famines and trade disputes constantly make the headlines, there is evidence that the provision of geography teaching in schools is declining.

Ofsted's report shows that in primary and secondary schools, although there are many good lessons, too much teaching and learning is mediocre and pupils' achievement is weaker than in most other subjects. Many children interviewed in Key Stage 3 (age 11-14) said that they found geography to be boring and irrelevant and the number of children choosing to study the subject at Key Stage 4 (age 14-16) continues to fall.

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