Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education
The Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education (OKAGE) is a professional organization for geography and social studies educators in Oklahoma. OKAGE is affiliated with the National Geographic Society and its national network of state geographic alliances, the Oklahoma State Department of Education and other national geography organizations.
OKAGE conducts collaborative projects with organizations that support and enhance geographic education in Oklahoma. OKAGE-trained Teacher Consultants present at state, regional and national conferences and develop curriculum materials that incorporate Geography for Life, the national standards, and Oklahoma's Priority Academic Student Skills standards. OKAGE produces teaching materials for K-12 teachers on a variety of topics, including resources that explore human-environmental interactions and the relationships among geography, the Earth’s physical processes, weather and climate.
OKAGE provides a year-round schedule of professional development institutes for in-service and pre-service teachers of all grade levels and subjects, including summer workshops and field studies that provide experiential learning opportunities. OKAGE maintains a communication network among geography educators, as well as online resources and information of value to social studies teachers.
“OKAGE improves teacher preparation, which ultimately results in a better educated populace where geographic education is valued.” - Eugene Earsom, Program Director
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