Development of Teaching Materials Based on Geographical Information Systems: An Example on Symbolic Sites in Turkey

Authors

  • Kübra Eren Ahmet Çiçek Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, Ankara
  • Özlem Yağbasan Gazi University

Abstract

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.

Author Biographies

Kübra Eren, Ahmet Çiçek Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School, Ankara

Gazi University, Faculty of Gazi Education, Department of Geography Education, Bosna Building, 5th floor, no:530, Teknikokullar, ANKARA

Özlem Yağbasan, Gazi University

 

 

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2017-05-01

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Vol. 9 No. 1 (2017): International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction

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