Integrating problem-solving, computer programming and spatial applications to improve the learning for GISc and surveying students
ISBN 978-85-88783-11-9
Authors
1Veenendaal, B.; 2Mcmeekin, D.
1CURTIN UNIVERSITY Email: b.veenendaal@curtin.edu.au
2CURTIN UNIVERSITY Email: d.mcmeekin@curtin.edu.au
Abstract
Educating students in the spatial sciences is particularly challenging given the diversity of disciplines including geographic information science (GISc), surveying, cartography, photogrammetry, etc. In particular, knowledge and skills involving problem-solving needs to consider the various contexts and applications of the disciplines appropriate to specific students. This paper considers the teaching and learning environment of a problem-solving and computer programming unit of study in relation to two specific cohorts of students, namely, surveying and GISc. The issues, teaching and learning approaches, and student responses to those approaches is discussed and evaluated in this paper. Educators grappling with how to engage students in their learning will benefit from this study.