International Research in Geographical and Environmental Education
Editors: A/Prof John Lidstone, Queensland University of Technology and Prof Joseph P. Stoltman, Western Michigan University
Book Review Editor: Dr Sarah Witham Bednarz, Texas A & M University
Editorial Assistant: Donna Bennett, Australia
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Volume: 16 Number: 2 Page: 157–188
doi:10.2167/irgee216.0
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A Comparative Analysis Regarding Pictures Included in Secondary School Geography Textbooks Taught in Turkey
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Okan Yasar and Mehmet Seremet
Department of Geography Education, Faculty of Education, Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Canakkale, Turkey
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This study brings in a comparative approach regarding pictures involved in secondary school (14–17 ages) textbooks taught in Turkey. In this respect, following the classification of pictures (line drawings and photographs) included in secondary school education geography textbooks, evaluation of the photographs in books in question in terms of quality measures has been made. In addition, after listing the problems experienced regarding the illustration works in secondary school education geography textbooks, suggestions will be made regarding illustration sufficiencies in geography textbooks.
Keywords: Turkey, secondary school education, geography textbooks, visual design, picture types, educational qualities of pictures
Copyright © 2007 O. Yasar & M. Seremet
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