A research paper from 1997 states: Fieldwork is widely regarded as an essential part of geography education… and it represents one of the most effective and enjoyable forms of teaching and learning for both staff and students. (‘Fieldwork in Geography Teaching: a critical review of the literature and approaches,’ Journal of Geography in Higher Education, Vol. 21, No. 3, 1997)
Fieldwork has always been an important part of studying geography. But what is the future of geography fieldwork? What might be the opportunities in fieldwork and approaches to it in the next few years? How can fieldwork adapt to changes in technology and in the questions being investigated? And are geographers ready to embrace those new approaches?
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