GeogEd: A new research group founded on the reciprocal relationship between geography education and the geographies of education. Issue 1 (22nd September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: West, Harry; Hill, Jennifer; Finn, Matt; Healey, Ruth L.; Marvell, Alan; Tebbett, Natalie
• Is Part Of: Area. Volume 54:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 24
• Page End: 32
• Publication Date: 2020-09-22
• Subjects: geography and education research group -- geographies of education -- geography -- geography and education -- geography education; Geography -- Periodicals; 910
• DOI: 10.1111/area.12661
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0004-0894

Abstract

Abstract: In 2019, the Higher Education Research Group (HERG) formally became the Geography and Education Research Group (GeogEd). What may appear as a simple change in name masks a renewed understanding of the synergies between geography education (at all levels) and the geographies of education. In this paper we contextualise that change through the relationships between the two inter‐related fields. We suggest that these fields are integrally linked, iteratively and reciprocally, and that research across both is vital for a truly holistic understanding of each. We reflect on the discussions and process of forming the new Geography and Education Research Group, which we trust is sensitive to the historic remit of HERG while being inclusive to those working in geography and education beyond higher education. We conclude by looking ahead to a renewed, inclusive, and progressive Research Group, aspiring to be more diverse and enabling fruitful discussions across the geography and education nexus. Abstract : This paper discusses the new Geography & Education Research Group of the RGS‐IBG. This group brings together geography education and geographies of education research and scholarship. We contextualise the new group in existing literature and discuss the development of GeogEd.