AN OVERVIEW OF GEOGRAPHY TEACHING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF INDIA

Authors : Sarfaraz ALAM

Pages : 91-101

Doi:10.32003/igge.900920

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Publication Date : 2021-07-23

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In India, geography is taught as a compulsory subject in secondary schools insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(class 6th to class 10th); affiliated to all of its school boards. The subject is considered as a part of social science, yet many differences can be found in the way it is practiced in schools across the school boards. By using literature survey as well as primary data, the paper provides an overview of geography in secondary schools with particular focus on its place in school curriculum, qualifications of teachers of geography, its pedagogy, teaching aids and resources, and its general image. Further, it identifies major challenges of geography in the opinion of teachers of geography, principals of schools and officials of school boards and State Councils of Educational Research and Training insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SCERTs);, and makes certain recommendations. The paper argues that the variations in the teaching geography in secondary schools of India are essentially due to its vast field and complex nature.
Keywords : Geography Education, School Geography, Geography Curriculum, Geography Teachers, Geography Pedagogy