A case study on using GIS as a tool to enable learning of spatial problem solving abilities in an online environment /
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| Format: | Thesis eBook |
| Language: | English |
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[College Station, Tex.] :
[Texas A&M University],
[2010]
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| Online Access: | Link to OAK Trust copy |
| Abstract: | RENR 405 GIS Environmental Problem Solving is a course offered at Texas A&M University that focuses on enabling students' ability of spatial problem solving. For the past two years there have been modifications to enhance the teaching of spatial problem solving. One main change has been the use of introducing the use of scaffolding to improve the learning process. Spatial problems are regarded as being unstructured. Scaffolding has been proven to help students in other disciplines solve this problem. This case study utilizes an innovative rubric to score students based on their abilities in their spatial thinking, subject knowledge, and coherence and organization. This rubric may be used in other contexts to score and evaluate other courses and their competencies in completing their stated objectives. The study proves that this approach facilitates students' cultivating their ability to solve spatial problems. |
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| Item Description: | "Major Subject: Rangeland Ecology and Management" Title from author supplied metadata (automated record created 2010-03-12 12:08:51). Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |