Influence of Geography on Various Career Choices in Africa. A Critical Literature Review
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Date
2022
Authors
Kariuki, Robert
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Cari Journals
Abstract
Purpose: Education and training should therefore consider the role of geography in instilling
learners with basic foundation skills to tackle the various challenges faced in the society. The
overall objective of this study was to examine influence of influence of Geography on various
career choices in Africa. A critical literature review
Methodology: The paper used a desk study review methodology where relevant empirical
literature was reviewed to identify main themes and to extract knowledge gaps.
Findings: The findings of the study indicate that a large percentage of students aspire to pursue
careers that are related to Geographic Information systems (GIS) and cartography. Careers in
economic geography and physical geography follow closely. The least aspired careers by students
are those related to geographic education and regional geography. This shows that learners aspire
for careers that are related to information and communication technology because GIS entails use
of computers while cartography also entails use of computer technology such as Google maps and
Global Positioning System (GPS).The fact that geography has a topic on map interpretation makes
the learners to be familiar with map work; this could also be a reason why they have an interest in
cartography.
Unique Contribution to Theory, Policy and Practice: The study recommends that the
importance of geography subject should be emphasized on learners at the early stages of secondary
school such as form one and two. This will enable the learners to make informed subject choice
because it will have an impact on their career prospects. Students who love geography subject
should be encouraged to study it and encouraged to pursue careers related to geography in tertiary
colleges and university. More learners should be encouraged by teachers and parents to choose
geography because it covers a wide scope in terms of socio-economic activities that man is
involved in. This will make the learner to be an all-round person who can bring development to
the society.
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Keywords
Influence, Geography, Various Career, Choices Africa
Citation
Kariuki, R. K. (2022). Influence of Geography on Various Career Choices in Africa. A Critical Literature Review. Journal of Applied Geographical Studies, 2(1), 20-30.