Assessment in geography education: a systematic review. Issue 1 (2nd January 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lane, Rod; Bourke, Terri
• Is Part Of: International research in geographical and environmental education. Volume 28:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 22
• Page End: 36
• Publication Date: 2019-01-02
• Subjects: Assessment -- geography education -- geographical knowledge -- systematic review; Environmental education -- Periodicals; Geography -- Study and teaching -- Periodicals; 333.707
• DOI: 10.1080/10382046.2017.1385348
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1038-2046

Abstract

ABSTRACT: There are more than 700 articles exploring assessment in geography education. However, these papers vary in the degree to which recommendations and conclusions are based on research evidence. Globally, evidence-based practice is being prioritised, making it essential to understand exactly what the empirical research around this topic is saying. A systematic review provides a rigorous method for achieving such a task. This paper quantifies and systematically accounts for the proportion and scope of articles dedicated to assessment in geography education. We conclude that clarity is required regarding: (1) the essential geographical knowledge and skills students should develop; (2) the nature of the learning progressions in each of these areas; and (3) the types and formats of assessment instruments that will provide valid and reliable measures of this progress.