Primary Geography in the Republic of Ireland: Practices, issues and possible futures
Citation:
Pike, Susan, Primary Geography in the Republic of Ireland: Practices, issues and possible futures, Research in Geography Education Online, 2015Download Item:
Abstract:
In the Republic of Ireland, geography is recognized as an important subject for children to learn and
all pupils take it throughout their primary school years. The current curriculum, the Primary School
Curriculum – Geography, follows a tradition of innovative, child-centered geography curricula in
Ireland. This article outlines the history of geography as a primary school subject in the Republic of
Ireland to put current practices in schools into their historical context. It draws on all available
research, curricula, reports and resources in primary geography to consider a variety of issues,
including national policies and funding for primary geography as well those relating to teaching and
learning in schools. Finally possible futures for primary geography in primary schools are considered.
Author's Homepage:
http://people.tcd.ie/pikes
Author: Pike, Susan
Other Titles:
Teaching Geography CreativelyPublisher:
RoutledgeType of material:
Journal ArticleCollections
Series/Report no:
Research in Geography Education Online;Availability:
Full text availableKeywords:
Primary education, Geography education, IrelandMetadata
Show full item recordLicences: