DEVELOPING GEOGRAPHICAL THINKING THROUGH THE REPRESENTATION OF THE IDEAL CITY
Hadrian-Vasile CONȚIU
Babeș-Bolyai” University, Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, ROMANIA
Email: hadrian.contiu@ubbcluj.ro
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8108-2092
Andreea CONȚIU
”Al. Papiu Ilarian” National College, Tg. Mureș; „Babeș-Bolyai” University, Cluj-Napoca, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, ROMANIA
Email: andreea.contiu@ubbcluj.ro
ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5228-287X
ABSTRACT
This study highlights the importance and effects of developing geographical thinking through the conception and creation of a 2D representation of an ideal city plan. The aim is to identify and correct possible gaps in students’ understanding of urban space, plans, and maps, and to validate their prior knowledge, which will serve as the foundation for connecting new information, concepts, or procedures. A total of 79 students, aged 16-17, of both genders, from three 10th-grade classes at “Al. Papiu Ilarian” National College in Târgu-Mureș, participated in the study. In order to achieve the research objectives, students were engaged in a project-based learning activity. They went through several stages, with the current study detailing the stage focused on creating the ideal city plans (2D representations). The study emphasizes the necessity of involving students in practical experiences to foster the development of critical thinking and scientific skills.
KEYWORDS:
plan, map, ideal city, geographical thinking, urban facilitiesh
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Conțiu, H.-V.., & Conțiu, A. (2025). Developing Geographical Thinking through the Representation of the Ideal City. Romanian Review of Geographical Education, 14(1), 57-81. http://doi.org/10.24193/RRGE20255.