Opportunities and challenges of using geospatial technologies in teaching school geography in Kazakhstan.
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| Title: | Opportunities and challenges of using geospatial technologies in teaching school geography in Kazakhstan. |
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| Authors: | Shakhislam, Laiskhanov1 (AUTHOR), Yerlan, Issakov1 (AUTHOR), Duman, Aliaskarov1 (AUTHOR), Ussenov, Nurbol1 (AUTHOR), Zhu, Kai2 (AUTHOR) hizhukai@163.com, Dávid, Lóránt Dénes3,4,5 (AUTHOR) david.lorant.denes@uni-mate.hu |
| Source: | International Research in Geographical & Environmental Education. Nov2025, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p428-446. 19p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Curriculum, *Geography education, *Educational evaluation, Geographic information systems, Space perception |
| Geographic Terms: | Kazakhstan |
| Abstract: | The rapid advancement of technology and widespread access to digital resources have transformed teaching practices and enhanced educators' competencies. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer new avenues for understanding global events and conducting multidimensional analyses. This study aimed to evaluate teachers' potential use of geospatial technologies by analyzing the objectives of geography curricula for grades 7–11 in Kazakhstan. Additionally, this study investigated barriers to GIS adoption among geography teachers and strategies for cultivating geospatial thinking skills. The research employed curriculum analysis and a teacher survey involving 208 respondents from across Kazakhstan. The results indicated moderate adoption of geospatial technologies, with mobile GIS applications being most prevalent. However, obstacles such as equipment costs, lack of experience, and time constraints hinder their utilization. This study underscores the importance of integrating geospatial technologies in geography education to foster students' spatial thinking, creativity, and information literacy. Moreover, this study highlights the role of a GIS in enhancing educators' and students' proficiency in modern geoinformation systems and digital technologies. The findings offer practical insights for educators and serve as a valuable resource for enhancing geography instruction and promoting geospatial technology integration in the classroom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | The rapid advancement of technology and widespread access to digital resources have transformed teaching practices and enhanced educators' competencies. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) offer new avenues for understanding global events and conducting multidimensional analyses. This study aimed to evaluate teachers' potential use of geospatial technologies by analyzing the objectives of geography curricula for grades 7–11 in Kazakhstan. Additionally, this study investigated barriers to GIS adoption among geography teachers and strategies for cultivating geospatial thinking skills. The research employed curriculum analysis and a teacher survey involving 208 respondents from across Kazakhstan. The results indicated moderate adoption of geospatial technologies, with mobile GIS applications being most prevalent. However, obstacles such as equipment costs, lack of experience, and time constraints hinder their utilization. This study underscores the importance of integrating geospatial technologies in geography education to foster students' spatial thinking, creativity, and information literacy. Moreover, this study highlights the role of a GIS in enhancing educators' and students' proficiency in modern geoinformation systems and digital technologies. The findings offer practical insights for educators and serve as a valuable resource for enhancing geography instruction and promoting geospatial technology integration in the classroom. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10382046 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/10382046.2024.2380173 |
