Beyond Rivers and Mountains: Reimagining Geography Education
About the session
Geography is a key subject within school Social Science education, helping students understand the relationship between the physical world and the human-made world. At its core, Geography encourages learners to ask a fundamental question: How do human beings interact with and shape their environment?
Yet, many of us tend to think of Geography only in terms of physical features, nadi (river), nala (canal), parvat (mountain). This session invites participants to move beyond these familiar elements and explore the deeper questions that lie at the heart of geographical inquiry:
What is it? What is it like? What does it mean?
We will examine how these core questions can be woven meaningfully into the geography curriculum and how teachers can create richer, more connected and thoughtful learning experiences for students.
Who should attend?
This session is ideal for final-year undergraduate students and recent graduates who are exploring careers in education or considering further study in the Social Sciences. It will also be valuable for school teachers, student-teachers, curriculum developers, NGO professionals working in school education, and anyone interested in strengthening the way Geography is taught and understood in classrooms today.
Why attend?
The session will help you:
- Reimagine Geography as a way of questioning and interpreting the world.
- Connect physical and human Geography meaningfully in the classroom.
- Use everyday observations and local contexts to design richer learning experiences.
- Understand Geography’s role in helping students engage with environmental and social issues.
Have questions?
You may share your questions during registration or ask them live during the session.
For further queries, please write to admissions@apu.edu.in
