Journal of Geoscience Education

Aims & Scope

The Journal of Geoscience Education (JGE) is a peer-reviewed publication for geoscience education research, and serves as an international forum for research concerning the pedagogy, assessment, and philosophy of teaching and learning about the geosciences and related domains.

JGE is a publication of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers, a non-profit, member-driven organization that supports a diverse, inclusive, and thriving community of educators and education researchers to improve teaching and learning about the Earth.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	13046

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	230

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.433

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	46

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Place-Based Education in Geoscience: Theory, Research, Practice, and Assessment

  Citation: 148

  Authors: Steven, Emily Geraghty, Sadredin, Pauline W. U.

• Assessment of Learning in Entry-Level Geoscience Courses: Results from the Geoscience Concept Inventory

  Citation: 140

  Authors: Julie C., Steven W.

• Sense of Place and Place-Based Introductory Geoscience Teaching for American Indian and Alaska Native Undergraduates

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Steven

• Climate Change in the Classroom: Patterns, Motivations, and Barriers to Instruction Among Colorado Science Teachers

  Citation: 117

  Authors: Sarah B.

• Scientists and Public Outreach: Participation, Motivations, and Impediments

  Citation: 113

  Authors: Elisabeth, Alex, Daniel, Jeffrey, Ginger

• Teaching Geology in the Field: Significant Geoscience Concept Gains in Entirely Field-based Introductory Geology Courses

  Citation: 109

  Authors: Joe T., Nichole M.L.

• Spatial Ability and Earth Science Conceptual Understanding

  Citation: 108

  Authors: Alice A. (Jill)

• A Study of Junior High Students' Perceptions of the Water Cycle

  Citation: 104

  Authors: Orit, Nir

• Engaging Students to Learn Through the Affective Domain: A new Framework for Teaching in the Geosciences

  Citation: 102

  Authors: Katrien J, LeeAnn, Jenefer, Steven, Miriam

• Immersive, interactive virtual field trips promote science learning

  Citation: 100

  Authors: Chris, Sanlyn, Geoffrey, Wendy, Steven, Ariel D.

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