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Wondering about …. Geography—Its nature and its relevance?
Author(s) -
Binns Tony,
Kinder Alan
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
new zealand geographer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.335
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 1745-7939
pISSN - 0028-8144
DOI - 10.1111/nzg.12223
Subject(s) - relevance (law) , context (archaeology) , checklist , certificate , development geography , work (physics) , geography , human geography , social science , sociology , political science , historical geography , psychology , computer science , engineering , law , mechanical engineering , archaeology , algorithm , cognitive psychology
In the context of the current review of New Zealand's National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA), the paper reflects on the nature and relevance of geography in education, life and work. The context of school geography programmes is critically examined, and a checklist of points for further consideration and action is presented.