Paper-Based GIS: A Practical Answer to the Implementation of GIS Education into Resource-Poor Schools in South Africa
Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Geographical Information Systems (GIS) was phased into the geography curriculum \nof South African schools from 2006-2008 as part of the National Curriculum \nStatement (NCS) for Grades 10-12. Since its introduction, GIS education in schools \nacross the country has been met with a number of challenges including the cost of \npurchasing the hardware and software required to elucidate the basic concepts of a \nGIS to learners. This paper examines the introduction of GIS education in schools in \nSouth Africa. The development and distribution of a paper-based GIS educational \npackage for resource-poor schools in the country is also highlighted. Preliminary \nevaluations of the paper-based GIS package are discussed and the broader learning \nopportunities and benefits associated with flexible teaching mechanisms are \nexamined.
Source: Journal of Geography
Institutions: University of Canterbury, University of Pretoria
Language: English
Subfield: Geography, Planning and Development
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W1546654539