A comparative study of geography education in Iran with Canada and Australia in order to provide suitable solutions to improve geography education in Iran

Taking advantage of the experiences of developed countries and comparative studies is one of the reliable sources of information to increase the quality of education. The aim of the current research was to compare the geography education curriculum in Iran with Australia and Canada in order to provide solutions to improve the education system of Iran. The current comparative-descriptive research was prepared using the library method. The results of the research showed that in all three countries, in terms of goals, the necessity of understanding geographical concepts and creating interest in the surrounding environment, human and natural features, and acquiring geographical skills are addressed. In Iran, in addition to the above, it is also important to strengthen the sense of interest in the land of Iran. In the country of Australia, in addition to the mentioned cases, turning students into active local, national and global citizens and understanding and solving global problems is also emphasized. In Canada, communication with other countries of the world and its impact on people's lives is emphasized. In all the studied countries, the study of human and natural characteristics, environmental protection, optimal use of resources, and the use of study tools in geographies such as photos, maps, and computers are discussed in the field of content. In Canada, in addition to the mentioned cases, the reasons for the development of industrialized countries and the lack of development of African, Asian and Latin American countries are also emphasized. In the field of teaching-learning strategies, the use of active teaching methods such as role-playing, discovery method, computer games, use of the Internet and other active teaching methods are emphasized in all the studied countries.