An assessment of the use of geographical information systems (GIS) in teaching geography in Singapore schools

作者：Yap Lee Yong^*; Tan Geok Chin Ivy; Zhu Xuan; Wettasinghe Marissa C

来源：Journal of Geography, 2008, 107(2): 52-60.

DOI：10.1080/00221340802202047

• GIS
• IT integration
• geography education

In 1998, geographical information systems (GIS) were introduced to secondary schools in Singapore as a tool for teaching geography at the secondary and junior college levels. However, general observations and feedback from school teachers suggested that only a small number of secondary schools and junior colleges in Singapore were actually using GIS to support the teaching and learning of geography. The present research study was designed to establish the level of GIS usage and to investigate the reasons for the slow integration of GIS in the Singapore secondary schools. This article presents the findings of this research and provides some insight into the use of GIS in Singapore secondary schools.

• 出版日期2008
• 单位南阳理工学院