Coz when i was applying for an AS-Level place at 6th Form colleges, all of them said they were not taking the subject this yr because of low numbers, imagine the disappointment, Geo is my best subject, now i have to do some silly subject in place of it and I'm really unhappy. Why is it losing its popularity? Where i come from in Africa,they didn't pay attention to numbers, even if u were the only one or less than 5people in a class, u'd still be taught and have exams, why not do the same?
2006-11-04 02:21:06 · 22 answers · asked by Georgina 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Sad. I love geography. It's a great study.
But in the USA, apparently something like 75% of students can't find Great Britan on a map, that sort of thing.
It's a dying study....
2006-11-04 02:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I hope not, since I teach it. It really depends on the teacher. I didn't have much fun with it when I was in middle school, but the teacher wasn't really into it and didn't let the students explore questions on their own. People all have a natural curiosity about what's around them and what other people have to deal with, so it's natural that people should want to take geography classes. However, when administrators are under the impression that it's nothing more than a class about where countries and capitals are located, then they figure it's not terribly important to offer it. After all, anyone can buy an atlas and use it...
If you're into geography, great! In the US, at least, many universities have outstanding geography departments. Geographers are developing techniques to monitor global warming, increase food production, control the spread of diseases, improve traffic flow, locate sites for new businesses, route people through unfamiliar places, and many other technologies that everyone finds useful. Even if you can't take the classes before you get to university, look for some after you get there.
Good luck!
2006-11-04 15:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by mapcat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only part I remember about my geography lessons (all five years of them) is not knowing a darn thing, my teacher not seeming to be bothered and the lessons being so terminally boring that I probably fell asleep in most of them. I, as a consequence, have very little geographical knowledge which I now wish I had. I think in the UK we have been so stuck on facts and figures for so many hundreds of years that no-one ever thought to make it interesting. I hope that someone somewhere will realise this and make a stand. Please complain to the place where you want to study and make a point. Then become a vibrant teacher who children will look up to and that you will inspire so we can once again get our children interested in the world around them and it's history.
2006-11-04 09:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by Clare 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I loved geography at school - was really lucky in year 6 as they ran the class with only 8 of us in it. I know some people find it boring but I don't think they really appreciate it - it was my best subject. I know a lot of the problem is to do with cut backs but you might find a college which is willing to let you self study with tutorial support if you are really that keen.
2006-11-04 02:31:12 · answer #4 · answered by StephE 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why is it not the same? The answer is money. Professors get paid by the volume of the class, not by merit of the subject.
Yes, I agree, geography is fascinating, try finding another school in America that has a strong geography/anthropology study.
2006-11-04 02:30:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
even if it isn't the most interesting subject, we still need to learn it. I mean half of the Americans in the U.S> can't even locate North America on amp-or even Iraq(and we are fighting a war there!) It shows the geo is truly important and that ppl should at least take.
2006-11-04 02:34:07 · answer #6 · answered by Annie 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i'd be upset if geography was waning in popularity. i did it for my a-levels and studied it at uni and i thoroughly enjoyed it, it's been a great resource. i think the problem is that maybe the subject matter is too diverse for some people's liking - some people enjoy physical geography but can't really get in to human geography, and vice versa. physcial geography requires you to have a good scientific and mathematical undertanding, whereas human geography requires a greater knowledge of history and social and societal understanding; and sometimes people struggle with one
2006-11-05 10:47:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think any subjects are boring or interesting per se - it all depends on the way they are taught. I had bad French teachers and good French teachers, good and bad Chemistry teachers etc. A really good teacher should be able to make watching paint dry absolutely fascinating.
2006-11-04 02:34:49 · answer #8 · answered by crosbie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, less than 5 people in a class means the college looses money. If they have less money, the hire fewer teachers, which means even fewer courses, then you get fewer students, and then no school.
You can also elect to go to a school that supports your interest. Keep looking. Good luck.
2006-11-04 02:25:27 · answer #9 · answered by Twin momma as of 11/11 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No subject need be boring if it has an enthusiastic, gifted teacher to make it seem interesting. This sounds like dumbing-down, and is a great pity.
2006-11-06 00:15:45 · answer #10 · answered by simon2blues 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋