Development of Teaching Materials Based onGeographical Information Systems: An Example onSymbolic Sites in Turkey

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Eren K., Yağbasan Ö.

International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, cilt.9, sa.1, ss.31-46, 2017 (Hakemli Dergi)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2017
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: MLA - Modern Language Association Database, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.31-46
  • Gazi Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

In the present study, ArcGIS program, widely utilized Geographical Information System (GIS) software, was

used to outline the stages of material development for geography courses. The aim was to provide the

teachers with an example on how to develop materials using GIS rather than developing materials for all

topics of the geography courses. In that context, the basics of how to use the “Hyperlink” feature were

provided through a step-by-step approach. The geography teachers may easily develop their own materials by

following the foregoing stages explained in the paper. These materials may help improving the attention and

attitudes of students towards courses significantly and ensure that the topics are better understood.