Thematic networks as toolboxes: The case of the HERODOT Network for Geography in Europe

Maria Attard

doi:10.5565/rev/dag.865

Thematic networks as toolboxes: The case of the HERODOT Network for Geography in Europe

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Maria Attard University of Malta

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Abstract

In some countries, Geography is struggling to survive as a subject as other disciplines develop and absorb geographical thoughts and methods into them. The survival of Geography in schools and higher education institutions is critical to the understanding of world phenomena, particularly in view of the problems with climate change, global warming and globalisation among others. There is very little understanding of the importance and role of geography in modern societies. This paper looks at the role of the HERODOT thematic network as a toolbox for the promotion of geography. By analysing the current state of geography promotion across higher education institutions, the Network aims to provide a toolbox of materials to support teachers and academics, but also parents, students and the general public to understand the role of geography in society. This is achieved through a number of initiatives, particularly the development of the GEOCUBE. This paper concludes by arguing the importance of such Networks in providing tools for the promotion and awareness of geography.

Keywords

geography, toolbox, GEOCUBE, promotion, higher education

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