Abstract

MZUZA, Maureen Kapute  and  VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, Christo. Improving the quality of Geography Teacher Education through Geographical Information Systems and Self-Directed Learning. JoGEA [online]. 2023, vol.6, pp.104-121. ISSN 2788-9114.  http://dx.doi.org/10.46622/jogea.v6i1.2209.

Quality of education in the training of geography teachers by institutions of higher education is a significant concern. This study focused on the enhancement of the quality of pre-set geography education through the inclusion of geographical information systems (GIS), and self-directed learning (SDL)-as supported by Dewey's theory of education. This study undertakes a systematic review of the relevant literature, focusing on peer-reviewed publications. It examines the connection between teaching through GIS and the enhancement of SDL skills in pre-set geography teacher-training curricula at universities. A careful look at existing studies indicates a link between GIS, SDL and the enhancement of the quality of the education received by geography teachers in training. This study thus recommends that GIS and SDL skills be included in teacher education to make it possible for student geography teachers to become productive in society.

Keywords : Dewey's theory; geography teacher; higher education; quality education; Self-Directed Learning (SDL); Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

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