The transformation of geography education in Czechia =Transformace geografického vzdělávání v Česku

Abstract

The presented contribution summarizes the development of geographical education in primary and secondary schools, in Czechia, over the period of the past 20 years (especially after 2001), during which time extensive reforms to the Czech education system have been underway. The aim of this contribution is to shed light on a wider context, mainly on the impact of curricular reforms, reform of the upper-secondary graduation examination (Maturita) as well as on the scope of research in Czech geographical education. The final part of the contribution summarizes and eva1uate the main factors influencing the current and future state of geography education with SWOT analysis