Integrating geospatial technologies into math teaching modules
Topics: Geographic Information Science and Systems
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Keywords: GIScience, K-12 education, geospatial technologies, STEM, math education
Session Type: Virtual Paper Abstract
Day: Friday
Session Start / End Time: 2/25/2022 02:00 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada)) - 2/25/2022 03:20 PM (Eastern Time (US & Canada))
Room: Virtual 3
Authors:
Linna Li, California State University, Long Beach
Hyowon Ban, California State University, Long Beach
Shuhua An, California State University, Long Beach
Jyotsna Pattnaik, California State University, Long Beach
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Abstract
Geographic Information Science (GIScience) has been proved to be a valuable tool for teaching STEM subjects in the K-12 classrooms; however, no research has systematically investigated the integration of geospatial technologies (GT) in the mathematics curriculum, and far too little attention has been paid to the consideration of age-appropriate teaching and learning materials in early grades. The goal of this project is to design and develop a set of instructional materials that integrate GT into K-8 math curriculum to improve teachers’ knowledge of GT in STEM education. Preservice elementary teachers developed a series of GT activity modules to engage their students in learning principles, tools, and methods of mathematics and computational thinking, in collaboration with geographers specialized in GIScience. Based on the questionnaires filled out by preservice teachers, the professional development workshop on GT and the collaboration between the two disciplines improved their skills, knowledge, and disposition in mathematics teaching. Meanwhile, such collaborative efforts on GT-integrated math teaching modules deepens geography students’ understanding of GIScience and its role in K-12 STEM education.
Integrating geospatial technologies into math teaching modules
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