Paper-Based GIS: A Practical Answer to the Implementation of GIS Education into Resource-Poor Schools in South Africa

Gregory D. Breetzke · Sanet Carow · Erika Pretorius

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Geography Education and Pedagogy Geographic Information Systems Studies Geography and Education Methods

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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.

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