GEOGRAPHY EDUCATION AND ITS DEVELOPMENT: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

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This article provides a thorough examination of the evolution of geography education, tracing its historical development and highlighting the contemporary shifts in pedagogy, technology integration, and curriculum design. The authors emphasize the transformation of geography from a rote memorization-based subject to a dynamic, interdisciplinary field that encourages critical thinking, spatial analysis, and engagement with real-world global issues. By reviewing key literature and analyzing current educational practices, the article underscores geography’s role in fostering environmental literacy, spatial awareness, and global citizenship.