Summary
Ninth-grade World Geography is often students’ first formal exposure to geography, leading to varying levels of prior knowledge and learning gaps. Geography teachers must address these differences within limited instructional time and resources. Blended and Personalized Learning (BLPL) offers a flexible, student-centered approach that integrates digital tools with face-to-face instruction, allowing teachers to tailor content, pacing, and strategies to individual student needs. The purpose of this study is to examine a high school geography teacher’s professional knowledge, skills, and pedagogical reasoning in implementing BLPL to address students’ diverse learning needs. Using a single-case study of a World Geography course, data was collected through pre- and post-interviews and classroom observation videos over a semester. The anticipated findings will identify key factors influencing instructional decision making, including curriculum design, student backgrounds, and technology integration.
The study also aims to uncover specific instructional strategies—both planned and impromptu—that teachers employ to meet individual student needs in their classroom within the BLPL framework. By analyzing these pedagogical decisions, this research will clarify the underlying rationale for how BLPL enhances personalized learning in geography classroom. In the NCGE 2025 conference, this presentation will provide attendees with actionable insights into implementing BLPL in the secondary geography classrooms. Attendees will gain hands-on access to a curated website showcasing real-world BLPL case studies from K-12 classrooms, along with a printed resource.Through interactive discussions and practical recommendations, we will explore how BLPL can bridge learning gaps, foster student engagement, and create more inclusive geography classrooms. Whether the audience are new to BLPL or looking to refine your approach, this session will equip them with tangible strategies to enhance their teaching practice.
Session Focus
Secondary/High School | Curriculum and Instruction | Blended and Personalized Learning, AP Human Geography, Differentiated
Learning
Conference Room
Iowa
Meet the Presenter
Sojung Huh
