The development of expertise in geography : A cognitive developmental approach to geographic education

摘要: Abstract It is generally recognized that geographic education and cognitive development are intertwined at the precollege level. Here we argue college-level instruction likewise depends upon appreciating cognitive-developmental level of students as well their expertise. In particular, set within a Piagetian approach to illustrate this by reference two fundamental topics covered in cartographic instruction: map projections coordinate systems. We present data demonstrating not all college readily have available spatial skills needed understand fundamentals Instruction on typically relies shadow projections, yet significant numbers fail even simplest cases projections. systems assumes Euclidean understanding rela...