Papers by Batchuluun Yembuu
Геофорум сэтгүүл, 2022
Geoforum-Mongolia is a peer-reviewed inter-disciplinary journal of Mongolian Association for Geog... more Geoforum-Mongolia is a peer-reviewed inter-disciplinary journal of Mongolian Association for Geographic Education (MAGE) which broad focuses on geography education related fields and environmental, physical and human geography researches. Geoforum-Mongolia publishes research articles and best practices of geography teaching-learning methodology for school teachers as well as in higher education. We also author benefits, such as free printed issues and a liberal copyright policy.
Education in Mongolia-Country Background Report. p.154-174, 2019
Springer Science+Business Media Singapore 2016 89 M. Robertson, P.K.E. Tsang (eds.), Everyday Knowledge, Education and Sustainable Futures, Education in the Asia-Pacifi c Region: Issues, Concerns and Prospects
International Journal of Lifelong Education, 2021
The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the research on intergenerational learning of Tradi... more The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the research on intergenerational learning of Traditional Knowledge (TK) through informal education. Using qualitative methods, case study was used to explore storytelling by nomadic herders to educate the youth in Mongolian rural areas. This case CONTACT Batchuluun Yembuu
Education and awareness-raising play an essential role in increasing the climate change adaptatio... more Education and awareness-raising play an essential role in increasing the climate change adaptation and mitigation capacities of communities by enabling individuals to make informed decisions. Education helps learners understand the causes and consequences of climate change, prepares them to live with the impacts of climate change and empowers women and men to adopt more sustainable lifestyles. Mongolia is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change. Aridity in the country is not only relevant factor to climate change impact. Low awareness of the climate change adaptation and mitigation is critically important to combat climate change in Mongolia. This chapter introduces a pilot study of curriculum implementation on ‘Climate Change Adaptation’ for pre-service teacher training, developed by the Geography Department, Mongolian National University of Education (MNUE).
Geography of the physical environment, 2021
This chapter provides an overview of the geographical location of the country, as well as its loc... more This chapter provides an overview of the geographical location of the country, as well as its location, climate, topography, water resources, soil and natural resources. Situated in the transition zone between the Siberian taiga and the Asian deserts and steppes, Mongolia has diverse geographical features. In the northwest, mountain ranges are overgrown with forests, lakes and rivers, while arid and semi-arid areas stretch across the eastern part of the country. Mongolia’s continental climate is characterized by extreme temperatures and low precipitation strong seasonal variations. End of this chapter briefly describes the population and cultural features of Mongolia.
Growth and Change, Jan 30, 2019
Geography of the physical environment, 2021
The history of Mongolia’s territorial transformation is linked to a nomadic lifestyle that correl... more The history of Mongolia’s territorial transformation is linked to a nomadic lifestyle that correlates with geographical and climatic conditions. The history of the study of physical geography begins with the ancient explorers Marco Polo; in addition, a great contribution was made by Russian expeditions and geographers (N.M. Przhevalsky, G.N. Potanin, P.K. Kozlov, M.V. Pevtsov, V.A. Obruchev, and others). This chapter presents a brief history of the division of territorial transformations and management in Mongolia and the main geographical studies aimed at studying the physical features of natural structures and conditions associated with the geomorphology, the hydrography, the nature of the climate and soil, the glacier, as well as regional variations. Geographical exploration and research will be presented in three sections: early studies dating back to the thirteenth century; nineteenth–twentieth century studies; and contemporary approaches to the study of physical geography in Mongolia. A more detailed analysis of the physical geographical research in each field of Mongolia’s physical geography will be presented in the first section of the following chapters. Despite the large amount of published material on Mongolia abroad (in English and other languages), this chapter does not aim to analyze the history of Mongolian studies, but will focus only on the geographical perspective, focusing more on the main travelers, exploration and expedition results, which has been recognized as a major contribution to the development of physical geography research in Mongolia. As mentioned in the preface, Mongolia’s geographical names, written in different styles, will be used here as Mongolian phonetic transcriptions. The period or date given in this chapter is based on Mongolian historical documents.
Education in the Asia-Pacific region, 2016
This chapter describes the changing lifestyle of nomads in Mongolia since the 1990s when social c... more This chapter describes the changing lifestyle of nomads in Mongolia since the 1990s when social change was started from the former Soviet Union oriented socialism to the market economy. The description is embedded in a commentary on how local wisdom is interpreting modern society. For instance, young nomads are using cars for carrying their Ger (traditional housing) instead of caravans which are traditional transportation; using motorcycles for herding the animals instead of horse riding, and using refrigerators for keeping meats instead of drying meat, hence generating more waste than before. On the one hand, all these changes are getting closer to the Western living style but losing the sustainable traditional nomadic way of living. The framework of this chapter is the traditional way of nomads’ daily life focused on their basic needs: food, clothing, fuel, transportation and traditional tools.
Geography of the physical environment, 2021
Mongolia has a complex landscape and unique terrain that has been formed through internal and ext... more Mongolia has a complex landscape and unique terrain that has been formed through internal and external processes. Due to the different landscapes and physical conditions of the country, the geographical distribution of physical patterns is differing. This chapter begins with a brief history of physiographic regionalization and an updated map of Mongolia’s physical-geographical regions. In addition, this chapter provides a detailed description of natural zonalities (altitudinal belts and latitudinal zones) and the principles of their development. Most of Mongolia’s natural zone sources are based on biological approaches, mainly referred to as vegetation cover, and also have different names and different data on areas in each zone. This chapter provides information on Mongolia’s natural zones and zoning in terms of physical geography. The updated author’s map presented in this chapter has been used as the main source of information on Mongolia’s natural zones since the 2000s. A detailed description of the six natural zones (altitudinal zones and latitudinal zones) and the principles of their development is also presented in this chapter. Mongolia has six main natural zones and belts (with sub-divisions), such as alpine and mountain taiga, mixed and deciduous forests, forest steppe, steppe, Gobi (desert steppe), and desert zones.
Geography of the physical environment, 2021
In brief, Mongolia’s climate can be described as having a harsh continental character. Mongolia’s... more In brief, Mongolia’s climate can be described as having a harsh continental character. Mongolia’s climate varies considerably from region to region, not only due to latitudinal differences, but also because of altitude and vegetation cover, etc. This chapter begins with an overview of Mongolia’s climate studies carried out by national and foreign scientists. It also shows the influencing factors on climatic features in Mongolia, its geographical location, remoteness from the oceans, topographical features, global circulation and their inter-relationships and the geographical distribution of the main climatic parameters, temperature and precipitation, atmospheric pressure and wind systems. Finally, it will provide an overview of climate change, its causes and consequences, as well as the future trend in the main parameters—air temperature and precipitation in Mongolia.
International Journal of Lifelong Education, Jul 4, 2021
ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the research on intergenerational learning... more ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the research on intergenerational learning of Traditional Knowledge (TK) through informal education. Using qualitative methods, case study was used to explore storytelling by nomadic herders to educate the youth in Mongolian rural areas. This case study consists of 22 interviews with nomad herders, their children, and urban older adults with more education. The first part provides an overview of the TKof pastoralists and the impact of modernisation. The second part addresses the concept of a TK system as informal and nonformal learning within lifelong education , as well as its contextualisation in Mongolia. Thereafter, the research methodology and the study design are outlined, and data presented. The last part identifies the issues of TK transmission within the intergenerational informal learning practice of nomads . The findings suggest that intergenerational informal learning programs are necessary as part of lifelong learning, to promote Traditional nomadic culture and knowledge, and develop incentive policies for participation. The article concludes with recommendations to develop intergenerational informal learning for TK transmission. This study contributes to a richer understanding of lifelong education, particularly the usefulness of older and younger generations transmitting as well as learning nearly forgotten knowledge and values.
Issues in Teaching and Learning of Education for Sustainability, 2019
Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as an integral element of quality education and of al... more Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as an integral element of quality education and of all efforts to achieve sustainable development, and support the integration of ESD in education policies, plans, curricula, pedagogy, and assessment through evidence-based advocacy, technical assistance and monitoring, thus ensuring effective follow-up to the United Nations Decade of ESD. In this framework, Climate Change Education (CCE) fosters understanding of the complexities and interconnection of the various challenges posed by climate change 1. CCE for sustainable development therefore, has a central role to play in helping the general public and especially the next generation understand and relate to the issues, make life style changes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and adapt to the changing local conditions. While CCE at all levels is needed, in particularly general education level, instilling climate change awareness and understanding at a young age is ultimately the best way to change behaviors and attitudes. Education and awareness-raising play an essential role in increasing the climate change adaptation and mitigation capacities of communities by enabling individuals to make informed decisions. Education helps learners understand the causes and consequences of climate change, prepares them to live with the impacts of climate change, and empowers women and men to adopt more sustainable lifestyles. As part of its work on Education for Sustainable Development, UNESCO supports countries to integrate climate change into their education systems… " 2 , Mongolia is one of most vulnerable country to the climate change. Aridness of the country is not only influenced factor to the climate change, but low awareness of the climate change adaptation and mitigation is another most important factor combat climate change in Mongolia. The paper introduces about pilot results of curriculum implementation on " Climate Change Adaptation " for pre-service teacher training, developed by Geography Department, MSUE.
GeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites
Volcano tourism is a part of ecotourism or geotourism in developed and developing countries. The ... more Volcano tourism is a part of ecotourism or geotourism in developed and developing countries. The visitors or tourists in this kind of tourism immerse themselves in the bodily enjoyment of feeling and sensing the volcano's high elevation instead of viewing its beauty. The present article aims to explore tourists' subjective experiences of being at a high altitude by taking the case of Mount Semeru tourists. The tourist attraction of Mount Semeru as a volcanic mountain has a selling point and appeal for climbing but with threats and risks. This research explores and reveals the meaning of hiking trips and the manifestation of fear during trips in risky areas. The existential-phenomenological approach examines multifaceted phenomena from an individual’s point of view. Informants were determined by using a purposive sampling technique. In this phenomenological study, researchers look for information (individuals) who have the capability so they can articulate their life experien...
International Encyclopedia of Education, 2010
The Physical Geography of Mongolia, 2021
This chapter provides an overview of the geographical location of the country, as well as its loc... more This chapter provides an overview of the geographical location of the country, as well as its location, climate, topography, water resources, soil and natural resources. Situated in the transition zone between the Siberian taiga and the Asian deserts and steppes, Mongolia has diverse geographical features. In the northwest, mountain ranges are overgrown with forests, lakes and rivers, while arid and semi-arid areas stretch across the eastern part of the country. Mongolia’s continental climate is characterized by extreme temperatures and low precipitation strong seasonal variations. End of this chapter briefly describes the population and cultural features of Mongolia.
Education in Mongolia, 2010
This article was originally published in the International Encyclopedia of Education published by... more This article was originally published in the International Encyclopedia of Education published by Elsevier, and the attached copy is provided by Elsevier for the author's benefit and for the benefit of the author's institution, for noncommercial research and educational use including without limitation use in instruction at your institution, sending it to specific colleagues who you know, and providing a copy to your institution's administrator.
International journal of interactive mobile technologies, Nov 29, 2022
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