Wicked Problems – Challenges and Opportunities for Geography Education III
Type: Virtual Paper
Day: 2/26/2022
Start Time: 11:20 AM
End Time: 12:40 PM
Theme: Climate Justice
Sponsor Group(s):
Geography Education Specialty Group
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Organizer(s):
Roger Baars
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Chairs(s):
Roger Baars, Kyoto University
; Thomas Larsen, University of Northern Iowa
Description:
The multitude of complex and overwhelming problems that the global community faces today requires swift and decisive action incorporating almost all dimensions of everyday life. Wicked problems refer to human-environment phenomena that feature high degrees of uncertainty and a lack of straightforward solutions. Wicked problems, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, resource depletion, social inequality, and unsustainable development, expose multiscale vulnerabilities that can undermine humanity’s path to a sustainable future. Education plays a significant role in tackling these challenges.
Challenges and opportunities exist for teaching wicked problems in geography. Bringing wicked problems to the center of the geography curriculum prompts greater emphasis on knowledge management, problem-solving skills, and critical dispositions in geography education. In this special session, we explore how geography teachers can take up the challenges emerging from wicked problems.
Presentation(s), if applicable
Rowena Butland, ; "I don't see how is relevant to me": Wicked Problems as a gateway to interdisciplinary undergraduate research education |
Lisa Jordan, ; Think Local Act Local: Addressing Wicked Problems through Placed-Based Approaches in GIS Education |
Susan Thieme, ; Teaching transdisciplinarity: Social Learning Video Method as a collaborative practice of learning |
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Wicked Problems – Challenges and Opportunities for Geography Education III
Description
Virtual Paper
Contact the Primary Organizer
Roger Baars - baars.rogercloud.6a@kyoto-u.ac.jp