知识经济是指以知识为基础的经济,知识正成为真正的资本与首要的财富。而培养知识载体“人”的头道工序——“教育”更显重要。地理教育又该如何适应时代,发挥应有的教育功能呢?同工业经济时代相比,知识经济时代有了许多根本的变化。因此,地理教育中的相关知识也应作相应的调整。 Knowledge economy refers to a knowledge-based economy. Knowledge is becoming a real capital and a primary asset. The first process of developing the knowledge carrier “human” - “education” is even more important. How should geography education adapt to the times and play its due educational function? Compared with the era of industrial economy, there are many fundamental changes in the era of knowledge economy. Therefore, relevant knowledge in geography education should also be adjusted accordingly.