The Image of Geography as Seen by Czech Students: an ambivalent relationship
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| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | The paper provides insight into the image of geography (as a school subject) among students in Czechia. A questionnaire was conducted in randomly selected schools with 1,041 students aged 14–15. Using descriptive statistics and structural equation modeling, this research aimed to validate the theoretical model for the image of geography. The background of the research stands on the theory of the social construction of reality by Berger and Luckmann and besides that is framed by the feminist theories, because the focus of the research is on students (and their point of view) and their unequal position in the education process. The findings emphasize the role of the subjects’ usefulness and teachers by highlighting their presence and expertise in shaping students. Besides that, it recommends actively including students in the decision-making about their education. In addition, the research offers several recommendations for improving the image of geography education in Czechia, because targeted improvements can be made to foster more engaging and useful learning experiences in geography. |