The need for a learning line for spatial thinking using GIS in education

Spatial thinking in education should be a fixed value in addition to other such as linguistic and mathematical thinking. It is part of the everyday life. As research showed one of the best tools to introduce spatial thinking in education is geography. It offers al the tools for the three components of geography: skills, subject matter and perspectives. But nevertheless the introduction and use of GIS in education is not a success. Researchers have described many reasons, among others the lack of education standards on the use of GIS in the curriculum. Therefore the Digital Earth project creates a benchmark with learning outcomes through the educational curriculum. To make it practical a learning line U+2013 including an increasing level of complexity U+2013 in using GIS should be developed.

ISBN:9781443855082

Jaar van publicatie:2014

Toegankelijkheid:Closed