Standards and research in geography education

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What is the state of geographical education in the second decade of the 21st century? This volume showcases peer-reviewed papers from the 2012 Cologne Congress of the International Geographical Union (IGU) sessions on Geographical Education, reflecting current thinking in the field. It offers a cross-case analysis of common factors across these papers, summarizing the contemporary state of geographical education. The authors and editors aim to document this state while fostering ongoing discussions about the long-term health and future prospects of international geographical education. They encourage debate among local, national, regional, and international education journals, conferences, and discussion groups, aligning with the mission of the Commission on Geographical Education. The relevance of these chapters, grounded in recent theoretical literature and new research findings, instills confidence in the vitality of geographical education as both an educational and research endeavor. However, each publication should spark further scholarly inquiry. The question remains: where should the scholarly community focus its energies moving forward? If readers gain a renewed sense of direction, the authors' and editors' goals will have been successfully achieved.