Teaching Geography Using Cooperative Learning

• Published in: Journal of geography (Houston) Vol. 90; no. 5; pp. 223 - 226
• Main Authors: Lyman, Lawrence, Foyle, Harvey
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago, IL Taylor & Francis Group 01.09.1991; National Council for Geographic Education
• Subjects: Bgi / Prodig; classroom climate; Classroom Environment; Community Study; Cooperative Learning; cooperative projects; Elementary Secondary Education; Geographic Concepts; Geography Instruction; group builders; Group Development; Group Dynamics; Locational Skills; Map Skills; student interaction; Student Motivation; Student Participation; Student Projects; Teaching and pedagogy of geography; Teaching Methods; The practice of geography; United States; Primary education; Teaching of geography; Pedagogy; Geographical practice; Secondary education
• ISSN: 0022-1341; 1752-6868
• DOI: 10.1080/00221349108979306

In the United States geographic knowledge has declined among students. Cooperative learning is an interactive methodology that can foster student group involvement which produces a positive classroom climate through the use of group builders and cooperative projects. The principles of cooperative learning can be and should be applied to the teaching of geography. When cooperative learning is used, students become more involved in the subject and more motivated to learn content. Geographic knowledge can increase among U.S. students when they are more motivated to learn. A variety of cooperative learning lessons can bring about that motivation and increase in knowledge.