Geography Teacher Education and Professionalization

The book "Geography Teacher Education and Professionalization" offers a comprehensive analysis of the preparation of teachers for geography education worldwide. It highlights the crucial role that teachers play in education and goes beyond traditional career approaches by focusing on the central challenges faced by all educators. The authors update the discussion on important subfields of geography education, such as geoinformation education and practical fieldwork. Contemporary issues such as digitalization and sustainability are also addressed. The book provides insight into the various forms of institutionalization of geography teacher education in different political systems and presents strategies for teacher educators to tackle challenges and solutions at both classroom and institutional levels. It is a valuable resource for teacher educators and geography teachers around the world.