This article examines the disconnect that exists between conceptualisations of space in the academic discipline and pre-university subject of Geography. Utilising the works of key thinkers on space including Doreen Massey, David Harvey and Henri Lefebvre, it argues that exploring the ‘production of space’ in pre-university geography, can help to facilitate a richer understanding of the concept of space in young people. To illuminate these discussions, it draws on data from doctoral research that aims to explore the research question ‘what do young people’s narratives reveal about their geographies and imaginations of London?’ The article specifically focuses on the theme of national identity (specifically ‘being British’) that emerged from the analysis, in exemplifying the rich discourse that ‘production of space’ can encourage with young people.

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利用“空间生产”提升青少年对空间概念的理解

本文考察了学科中空间概念化与地理学大学预科课程之间存在的脱节。利用包括 Doreen Massey、David Harvey 和 Henri Lefebvre 在内的主要空间思想家的作品，它认为在大学预科地理学中探索“空间的生产”有助于促进年轻人对空间概念的更丰富的理解。为了阐明这些讨论，它利用了博士研究的数据，旨在探索研究问题“年轻人的叙述揭示了他们对伦敦的地理和想象的什么？” 这篇文章特别关注分析中出现的民族认同主题（特别是“作为英国人”），举例说明“空间生产”可以鼓励年轻人的丰富话语。