I've been involved in geographical curriculum making for many years, and continue to be involved in it.
Thanks to Rob Chambers for the lead to this free book from Springer.
It is not geography specific, but there are some useful general sections and thoughts on curriculum - something I'm always interested in reading about.
A knowledge-rich curriculum is proposed by the authors as not only the soundest way forward to both effectively acquire knowledge and complex cognitive skills in school, but also as a crucial lever to achieve equitable opportunities for all students.
In understanding how a knowledge-rich curriculum can enhance learning, three overarching principles are discussed:
(1) content-richness,
(2) coherence, and
(3) clarity.
These principles are illustrated through practical examples from schools and educators who have effectively integrated knowledge-rich curricula.
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