What is powerful knowledge of regional geography view

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What is powerful knowledge of regional geography ——Ａ view from China Zhang Jianzhen Zhe.

What is powerful knowledge of regional geography ——Ａ view from China Zhang Jianzhen Zhe. Jiang Normal University zhangjianzhenliu@126. com

Two misunderstandings 1 ※Geography is a factual subject, accumulating knowledge about the mountains and

Two misunderstandings 1 ※Geography is a factual subject, accumulating knowledge about the mountains and rivers of the world. 2 ※As long as you grasp the methods to investigate, it doesn’t matter which or how many regions you have learned. 2

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the geography Level 5: what is the nature of the discipline Example : Level 4: disciplined thinking with the informationn Example information : Level 3: the rules of how the information organized Example theory : Level 2: organized system information Level 1: information think geographically with the concepts; the central place the framework of how to know Example a place : the information of the location characters of one place Example or : 3

Level 1 p Character: isolated, scattered, fragmented; unique. p Significance: vivid materials to learn;

Level 1 p Character: isolated, scattered, fragmented; unique. p Significance: vivid materials to learn; contributes to “cultural literacy”; motivational; foundational. 4

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the geography Level 5: what is the nature of the discipline Example : Level 4: disciplined thinking with the informationn Example information : Level 3: the rules of how the information organized Example theory : Level 2: organized system information Level 1: information think geographically with the concepts; the central place the framework of how to know Example a place : the information of the location characters of one place Example or : 3

Level 2: Systematicity Northernmost southernmost Latitude location and Latitude range Spatial relationship with a

Level 2: Systematicity Northernmost southernmost Latitude location and Latitude range Spatial relationship with a special parallel Absolute location Longitude location Distance Geographical location Location of land sea East/west/interior of continent The sea/ocean close to Relative location to other things 6 -9 grades Basic elements for learning of Regional geography Location in continent Location of mountain/river Location of administrative region Regional Natural Factors Regional characteristics natural Location of transportation Regional natural resources Geological geomorphology Population characteristics Regional characteristics cultural Climate Industrial distribution Soil History and culture Hydrology Transportation Vegetation 6

Level 2 p Character: is organized by a framework which is idiomatic. p Significance:

Level 2 p Character: is organized by a framework which is idiomatic. p Significance: gives pupils an initial sense &some idiomatic ways of the subject; links and relationships. 7

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the geography Level 5: what is the nature of the discipline Example : Level 4: disciplined thinking with the informationn Example information : Level 3: the rules of how the information organized Example theory : Level 2: organized system information Level 1: information think geographically with the concepts; the central place the framework of how to know Example a place : the information of the location characters of one place Example or : 3

Level 3 p Character: the rules of how information organized, including concepts and theory

Level 3 p Character: the rules of how information organized, including concepts and theory ; based on one region then universalized. p Significance: provides generalizations and theoretical knowledge, which leads pupils beyond their “everyday life"; provides chances for pupils to learn how knowledge is produced. This is essential for their innovative or creative and critical thinking. 9

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the geography Level 5: what is the nature of the discipline Example : Level 4: disciplined thinking with the informationn Example information : Level 3: the rules of how the information organized Example theory : Level 2: organized system information Level 1: information think geographically with the concepts; the central place the framework of how to know Example a place : the information of the location characters of one place Example or : 3

Level 4 p Character: Text 2 Text 4 p Significance: makes the pupils have

Level 4 p Character: Text 2 Text 4 p Significance: makes the pupils have a genuine sense of belonging or a disciplinary identity. 11

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the geography Level 5: what is the nature of the discipline Example : Level 4: disciplined thinking with the informationn Example information : Level 3: the rules of how the information organized Example theory : Level 2: organized system information Level 1: information think geographically with the concepts; the central place the framework of how to know Example a place : the information of the location characters of one place Example or : 3

Level 5 p Character: questions like: Why is regional thought important to geography? what

Level 5 p Character: questions like: Why is regional thought important to geography? what is the nature of region? Why should geography research region as an object and a method? p Significance: makes pupils understand the nature of geography. 13

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the geography Level 5: what is the nature of the discipline Example : Level 4: disciplined thinking with the informationn Example information : Level 3: the rules of how the information organized Example theory : Level 2: organized system information Level 1: information think geographically with the concepts; the central place the framework of how to know Example a place : the information of the location characters of one place Example or : 3

Application to curriculum and pedagogy p provides a framework to analyze the significance of

Application to curriculum and pedagogy p provides a framework to analyze the significance of knowledge to pedagogy and intellectual development. p provides a basis for the design of regional geography pedagogy , the curriculum and the evaluation of regional geography teaching. 15

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the

A model Levels of knowledge Apply to geography what is the nature of the geography Level 5: what is the nature of the discipline Example : Level 4: disciplined thinking with the informationn Example information : Level 3: the rules of how the information organized Example theory : Level 2: organized system information Level 1: information think geographically with the concepts; the central place the framework of how to know Example a place : the information of the location characters of one place Example or : 12

THANKS! Zhang Jianzhen Zhe. Jiang Normal University zhangjianzhenliu@126. com

THANKS! Zhang Jianzhen Zhe. Jiang Normal University zhangjianzhenliu@126. com