ERIC Number: EJ1149001
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-1341
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Preparing Preservice Teachers to Incorporate Geospatial Technologies in Geography Teaching
Harte, Wendy
Journal of Geography, v116 n5 p226-236 2017
This study evaluated the efficacy of geospatial technology (GT) learning experiences in two geography curriculum courses to determine their effectiveness for developing preservice teacher confidence and preparing preservice teachers to incorporate GT in their teaching practices. Surveys were used to collect data from preservice teachers at three intervals over one semester. Results indicate preservice teachers' confidence and competencies to successfully integrate GT in their teaching increased over the duration of the study. The findings highlight the value of providing GT learning experiences in geography curriculum courses and contribute to the literature on preparing preservice teachers to incorporate GT in teaching geography.
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Geographic Information Systems, Technology Integration, Learning Experience, Preservice Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Teaching Methods, Student Surveys, Student Teacher Attitudes, Self Efficacy, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Technological Literacy, Student Satisfaction, Preferences, Foreign Countries, Mixed Methods Research
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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