A Dataset on the Evolution of Geography Education Policies, Curriculum Standards, and Teaching Materials in China(1898-2026)

Description

This study constructs a structured dataset of Chinese geography education spanning 1902–2025, integrating a triadic framework encompassing education policies, curriculum standards, and teaching materials. The dataset systematically reveals the century-long trajectory of transformation in geography education from a knowledge-transmission paradigm to one centered on core competencies.

Steps to reproduce

Data for this study were collected following a two-tier principle: official governmental channels as primary sources, supplemented by specialized archival resources. The dataset encompasses three critical dimensions: education policies, curriculum standards, and teaching materials, ensuring both authoritative validity and comprehensive coverage. The structured dataset is stored in Excel format, with a detailed data dictionary that specifies field names, data types, value ranges, illustrative examples, and evidentiary sources for each field.

Institutions

• Northwest Normal University

  Gansu, Lanzhou

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