Comparison of the effect of Orienteering practice in high school geography lessons

Abstract

Orienteering has been described as effective in map study and outdoor learning in geography education. A comparative study was conducted on the effects of orienteering practice during geography classes at multiple high schools. The results showed similar effects in all high schools. Effects were seen in both map reading ability and on-site observation ability. Although the wording regarding the skill of using a map to get to a destination while grasping the local area has been removed from the explanation of the curriculum guidelines, we would like to reiterate the importance of this skill.