Objectives of teaching Geography

 Objectives of teaching the subject geography at different levels

Objectives of teaching Geography

 Objectives of teaching Geography  at Upper primary level

1. Understand the different elements of the physical environments which affect ways of living of the human beings.

2. Realize that humans try to make best use of their environment.

3. Understand the variety of ways of living in different parts of the world.

4. Understand spatial distribution of natural and human resources in the world. 5. Explain interdependence of different regions and countries.

6. Appreciate the value of cooperative efforts at the local, national and the global scale for developmental activities.

7. Locate countries, important water bodies, distribution of natural resources, etc. on the world map.

8. Interpret different types of maps, globe, atlas, photographs, diagrams, etc.

  Objectives of geography at Secondary Level

              Students at early state are very curious, so while observing they learn geography unknowingly. Hence Geography is introduced in their syllabus at early stage. Gradually from their doorstep they are taken to the world through curriculum. At 9th and 10th level students are well equipped with information about natural processes operating in different parts of the world. At this stage they are being exposed to aerial differentiation and problems arising out of them. The regional differentiations are basically because of differences in natural resources as well as the ability and efficiency of the people to utilize them and hence at this level they are introduced to understand the resource base and analyses the reasons of regional imbalance.

              Maharashtra being a home state of the students, these concepts are introduced with Maharashtra and then in the next step to India. The SCF (State Curriculum Frame work) has been introduced in 2010 by Government of Maharashtra is very much in line with NCERT (National Council for Educational and Research Training) Which gives emphasis on students’ participation in creation of knowledge as well as active learning for the syllabus for geography to promote these Objectives outlined in the SCF2010.

Objectives

   To enable the students to

1. Develop an understanding of man and environment, their interrelationship at the global level

2. Develop awareness to protect the environment

3. Protect and improve the natural resources including forests, water, soils and wild life

4. Understand and appreciate the diversity of land and people of the country with its unity underlying

5. Enhance & deepen the knowledge and understanding of Indian environment in its totality. Their interactive processes and effects on the quality of life in future

6. Develop an understanding and concern about the growing population and its impact on the environment

7. Develop an appreciation of the interdependence of nations and regions of the world in general and India in particular.

8. Develop scientific knowledge by promoting the spirit of enquiry and following a rational and objective approach

9. Develop skills and abilities to read, understand and analyze geographical data presented in various forms such as photographs, maps, graphs, diagrams and charts.

 Objectives of teaching the subject geography at Higher Secondary Level

              The 10+2 stage in the educational pattern is an important link in the chain of curricular work, where in it is insisted that the students should switch off for the branch of knowledge best suited for them, on the basis of the foundations laid in the first 10 years of schooling, devoted to general education. Accordingly, it would be necessary at this stage to broaden and deepen the student’s basic knowledge in geography, so that it may develop a keen and profound interest in the subject that is so useful in their everyday life as well as in their areas of specialization. Moreover, geography being a subject of interdisciplinary nature, it helps in the study of natural sciences and social sciences.

              The course is based on the guidelines provided in NCF2005 and SCF 2010. Core elements such as protection of environment and inculcation of scientific temper as mentioned in NPE and POA have also been reflected in the course content of geography. The theoretical study of geography is complemented by practical work have been made a part of curriculum for 10+2 stage.

              For 10+2, the geography course has complements of theory and practical work. The course is designed in such a way that students will be acquiring knowledge of the world as a whole with the new technologies the world is shrinking and new patterns of regional cooperation’s are emerging. At the same time world as a whole is facing problems like, global warming and climate changes. Different regions in the world having varied physiographic and social personalities are expected to respond to these global problems in different ways. Hence, it is necessary that the students understand the strengths and weaknesses of each region to face these problems.

              Though regions have different personalities, none remains in isolation and they complement each other in different ways. With the study of world as an entity and understanding the problems, will promote students to accept the concept of world as a home of man and to realize the need for conserving their home. Field visits and practical work will be useful in developing necessary geographical skills.

Objectives

1. Understand the terms, key concepts and basic principles of Geography.

2. Recognize and understand the processes and patterns of the spatial arrangement of natural as well as human features and phenomena on the earth’s surface.

3. Understand and analyze the interrelationship between physical and human environment and their impact.

4. Know about the scarcity of minerals and power resources and to understand the importance of its conservation and use of non-conventional power resources.

5. Understand the causes of environmental pollution and its impact on life on the earth

6. Apply geographical knowledge and method of enquiry to new situations or problems at different levels: local, regional, national and global.

7. Understand major types of human activities as influenced by geographical factors.

8. Develop geographical skills relating to collection, processing and analysis of data or information including graphics and use of computers wherever possible and preparation of a report.

9. Understand the effects of natural hazards and prepare them to help the affected persons.