Geography in the K-12 Curriculum in Colorado: Results of a Survey of Social Studies Coordinators, 2001-2002
Date
2002
Authors
Klein, Phil
Kerski, Joseph
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Publisher
The Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education
Abstract
A survey of social studies coordinators in Colorado revealed that state-mandated model content standards have diffused into district curricula. Based on the sample, it is apparent that Colorado’s geography standards, patterned closely after the national standards, have been widely adopted across the state since 1995. However, the lack of mandated testing in social studies disciplines has resulted in uneven implementation of standards-based instruction and assessment in Colorado. Particularly in elementary schools, geography’s place in the curriculum is at some risk in Colorado, although prospects are brighter in middle and high schools.
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Keywords
standards, assessment, curriculum, instructional materials, geography education
Citation
Klein, P., & Kerski, J. (2002). Geography in the K-12 curriculum in Colorado: Results of a survey of social studies coordinators, 2001-2002. Research in Geographic Education, 4(1), pp. 78-99.