Integrating Geospatial Technologies in Fifth-Grade Curriculum: Impact on Spatial Ability and Map-Analysis Skills
Integrating Geospatial Technologies in Fifth-Grade Curriculum: Impact on Spatial Ability and Map-Analysis Skills
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DOI：
10.1080/00221341.2017.1285339
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发表时间：
2017-02
影响因子：
3.1
通讯作者：
M. Jadallah;A. Hund;J. Thayn;Joel Garth Studebaker;Zachary J. Roman;Elizabeth M. Kirby
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作者：
M. Jadallah;A. Hund;J. Thayn;Joel Garth Studebaker;Zachary J. Roman;Elizabeth M. Kirby
摘要本研究探讨地理资讯系统课程对国小五年级学生空间能力与地图分析能力之影响。共有174名来自城市公立学区的学生和他们的老师参加了一个准实验设计的研究。四名教师在实验班实施了为期六周的GIS课程，而三名教师继续在控制班的常规教学。两组人都完成了测量空间能力和地图分析技能的前后测试。随着时间的推移，GIS班的学生在空间能力和地图分析技能方面比对照班的同龄人表现出更多的增长。
ABSTRACT This study explores the effects of geographic information systems (GIS) curriculum on fifth-grade students' spatial ability and map-analysis skills. A total of 174 students from an urban public school district and their teachers participated in a quasi-experimental design study. Four teachers implemented a GIS curriculum in experimental classes over six weeks while three teachers continued with regular teaching in control classes. Both groups completed pre- and post-tests measuring spatial ability and map-analysis skills. Students in the GIS classes demonstrated more growth over time in spatial ability and map-analysis skills than did their peers in the control classes.