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How does the use of a geographic information system (GIS) engender spatial thinking in Year 8 geography students?

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This research investigates the impact of using a geographic information system (GIS) on students’ spatial thinking. This was done through the design and implementation of two GIS-based schemes of work. Collaboration took place through the planning and teaching of both interventions to Year 8 geography students. This small-scale evaluation used qualitative methods to investigate students’ and collaborators’ views. Student work was also analyzed using a framework developed for the assessment o...

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SSD
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Education
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Type of award:
MSc taught course
Level of award:
Masters
Awarding institution:
University of Oxford
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English
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2020-10-16

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