Understanding ‘change’ through spatial thinking using Google Earth in secondary geography

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Xiang ◽  
Y. Liu
Keyword(s):  
Google Earth ◽  
Spatial Thinking

scholarly journals The Effect of Google Earth-Assisted Remote Sensing Learning on Students ’Spatial Thinking Ability in Solving Disaster Mitigation Problems

2021 ◽  
Vol 884 (1) ◽  
pp. 012013
Author(s):  
Bambang Syaeful Hadi ◽  
Mukminan ◽  
M Muhsinatun Siasah ◽  
Kimpul E. Sariyono
Keyword(s):  
Remote Sensing ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Geography Education ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Disaster Mitigation ◽  
Spatial Thinking ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstract Spatial thinking ability (STA) have an important role in the study of geography which is currently supported by many geospatial technologies. Remote sensing learning has a strategic position to support the formation of student STA. This study aims to (1) test the effectiveness of Google Earth-assisted remote sensing learning on students' spatial thinking skills to solve the disaster mitigation problems, and (2) examine the relationship between STA students and remote sensing learning achievements. This study uses a quasi-experimental design. The subjects in this study were students of the Department of Geography Education. Subjects were treated as remote sensing learning with the help of dynamic imagery in Google Earth. The experimental and control classes used are geography education students who are taking remote sensing courses. Data collection is done by the test method. The test instrument was in the form of multiple-choice questions developed based on the STA concept proposed by Gresmehl & Gresmehl. Data analysis techniques to test hypotheses are t-test and Pearson product-moment correlation. The expected results of the research are Google Earth-assisted remote sensing learning is effective for improving student STA in solving disaster mitigation problems. This can be seen from the test results that show the coefficient t = 30.187 with degrees sig = 0,000. There is a positive and significant relationship between STA students with remote sensing learning achievement. This can be seen from the high significance coefficient.

scholarly journals Kemampuan Spatial Thinking Guru Geografi Madrasah Aliyah Sulawesi Utara

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 24
Author(s):  
Joyce Christian Kumaat ◽  
Cahyadi Nugroho ◽  
Nismawati Nismawati ◽  
Aghata Archenta Tumengkol
Keyword(s):  
Google Earth ◽  
Spatial Thinking

Kemampuan berpikir spasial (spatial thinking) sangat diperlukan seorang guru dalam memberikan pemahaman kepada peserta didik guna transfer knowledge yang lebih baik. Penelitian ini didasari latar belakang guru geografi Madrasah Aliyah (MA) Sulawesi Utara yang bukan berasal dari rumpun ilmu geografi. Analisis kemampuan spatial thinking dilakukan dengan menggunakan perangkat lunak yaitu Google Earth dengan materi bahasan peta, Sistem Informasi Geografi dan Penginderaan Jauh yang dirangkum menjadi satu rangkaian kegiatan yang kompleks dalam kegiatan Diklat Teknis Substansial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa kemampuan spatial thinking yang masih mengalami kendala berada pada aspek penguasaan penyusunan data dan interpretasi data. Perlu dilakukan pemantapan keterampilan untuk menajamkan spatial thinking seorang guru melalui latihan-latihan maupun kegiatan pelatihan lainnya serta integrasi antara pihak perguruan tinggi dengan MGMP Geografi di Sulawesi Utara untuk mengadakan kegiatan periodik guna menjangkau guru-guru yang bukan bidangnya untuk mengajar mata pelajaran geografi didalam proses pembelajaran.Kata Kunci: Spatial thinking, Sistem Informasi Geografi, Pendidikan, Kompetensi Guru

scholarly journals The Effect of Google Earth Utilization on Students' Spatial Thinking Ability

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 291
Author(s):  
Sri Rahayu ◽  
M Murjainah ◽  
M Idris
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Geography Education ◽  
T Test ◽  
Environmental Research ◽  
Spatial Thinking ◽  
Homogeneity Test ◽  
Thinking Ability

The ability to think spatially in geography learning is essential, so it requires technology-based learning resources in the form of google earth, which can facilitate students in imagining or visualizing images in mind. In this regard, this study aims to determine the effect of the use of google earth on the spatial thinking abilities of students in the class X Geography of SMA PGRI 2 Palembang. This study used an experimental research method (Posttest-Only Control Design), because this design is suitable to use if the pre-test is not possible or pre-test can influence the experimental. The sample data collection technique uses Purposive Sampling, which is based on considerations or criteria that must be met by the sample used in the study. The sample in this study is class X IPS 1 as the experimental class and X IPS 2 as the control class. Data collection techniques use documentation and tests. For data analysis techniques, normality test, homogeneity test, and hypothesis testing using the IBM SPSS Statistics 20 formula for Windows. Based on the results of the study, the average value of the experimental class's superior post-test was 82.92, and the results of the posttest control class were 66.39. It shows that there are differences in the spatial thinking ability of the experimental group students who were treated using Google Earth during the learning process. The significance of the results of the posttest t-test from the two experimental and control groups was 0.000, and then the null hypothesis Ho was declared rejected because based on the t-test criteria, the significance value was <0.05 or the Sig (2-tailed) value of 0,000 was obtained <0.05. So it can be concluded that there is a significant influence between the use of google earth on the spatial thinking ability of students in the class X Geography subject of SMA PGRI 2 Palembang. Keywords: Google Earth, Spatial Thinking Ability, Geography. References Aliman, Mutia, & Yustesia. (2018). Integrasi Kebangsaan Dalam Tes Berpikir Spasial. Jurnal Geografi FKIP UMP , 82-89. Arikunto, S. (2010). Prosedur Penelitian Suatu Pendekatan Praktik. Jakarta: Rineka Cipta. Ardyodyantoro, Gatty. (2014). Pemanfaatan Google Earth Dalam Pembelajaran Geografi Untuk Meningkatkan Hasil Belajar Siswa Kelas X SMA Widya Kutoarjo. Skripsi. Program Studi Pendidikan Geografi Fakultas Ilmu Sosial Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta. Cuviello, Matthew P. (2010). Evaluating Google Earth in the Classroom. New York : Center for Teaching Excellence Ervina, E., Asyik, B., & Miswar, D. (2012). Pengaruh Penggunaan Media Google Earth Dan Peta Terhadap Peningkatan Hasil Belajar Geografi. JPG (Jurnal Penelitian Geografi), 1(1). Hidayat, K. N., & Fiantika, F. R. (2017). Analisis Proses Berfikir Spasial Siswa Pada Materi Geometri. Prosiding Si Manis (Seminar Nasional Integrasi Matematika dan Nilai Islami) , 385-394. Isnaini, N. (2018). Komparasi Penggunaan Media Google Earth Dengan Peta Digital Pada Materi Persebaran Fauna Kelas XI IPS di SMA Negeri 1 Semarang. Jurnal Geografi: Media Informasi Pengembangan Dan Profesi Kegeografian, 12(1), 52-61. Jo, I., & Hong, J. E. (2018). Geography Education, Spatial Thinking, and Geospatial Technologies: Introduction to the Special Issue. International Journal of Geospatial and Environmental Research, 5(3), 1. Liu, R., Greene, R., Li, X., Wang, T., Lu, M., & Xu, Y. (2019). Comparing Geoinformation and Geography Students’ Spatial Thinking Skills with a Human-Geography Pedagogical Approach in a Chinese Context. Sustainability, 11(20), 5573. doi:10.3390/su11205573 Nofirman, N. (2019). Studi Kemampuan Spasial Geografi Siswa Kelas XII SMA Negeri 6 Kota Bengkulu. Jurnal Georafflesia: Artikel Ilmiah Pendidikan Geografi, 3(2), 11-24. Oktavianto, D. A. (2017). Pengaruh Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek Berbantuan Google Earth Terhadap Keterampilan Berpikir Spasial. Jurnal Teknodik, 21(1), 059. Patterson, T. C. (2007). Google Earth as a (Not Just) Geography Education Tool. Journal of Geography, 106(4), 145–152. doi:10.1080/00221340701678032 Setiawan, I. (2016). Peran Sistem Informasi Geografis  (Sig)  Dalam Meningkatkan Kemampuan Berpikir Spasial (Spatial Thinking). Jurnal Geografi Gea, 15(1). doi:10.17509/gea.v15i1.4187 Sugiyono. (2010). Metode Penelitian Pendidikan Pendekatan Kuantitatif, kualitatif, dan R&D. Bandung: Alfabeta.  Sudjana. (2005). Metode Statistika. Bandung: Tarsito. Yousman, Y. (2008). Google Earth. Yogyakarta: C.V Andi.   Copyright (c) 2019 Geosfera Indonesia Journal and Department of Geography Education, University of Jember This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share A like 4.0 International License

scholarly journals PENGARUH PEMBELAJARAN BERBASIS PROYEK BERBANTUAN GOOGLE EARTH TERHADAP KETERAMPILAN BERPIKIR SPASIAL

2017 ◽  
pp. 059
Author(s):  
Dwi Angga Oktavianto
Keyword(s):  
Thinking Skills ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Spatial Thinking ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Control Group Design ◽  
Ability Test ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Scientific Approach ◽  
Quasi Experimental

Abstrak: Pembelajaran geografi berguna untuk membekali siswa keterampilan berpikir spasial. Pembelajaran geografi harus diarahkan menggunakan pendekatan saintifik. Pendekatan saintifik perlu memanfaatkan perkembangan teknologi terutama teknologi berbasis geospasial, salah satunya berupa Google earth. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahuai pengaruh penggunaan pembelajaran berbasis proyek berbantuan Google earth terhadap keterampilan berpikir spasial. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini ialah dengan desain quasi experimental berupa pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group design. Penelitian dilakukan pada Kelas X IPS SMA Negeri 1 Cawas. Instrumen yang digunakan untuk mengukur keterampilan berpikir spasial adalah modifikasi dari Spatial Thinking Ability Test. Analisis data melalui t test dengan menggunakan SPSS 20.0 for windows. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pembelajaran berbasis proyek berbantuan Google earth berpengaruh signifikan terhadap keterampilan berpikir spasial siswa. Di samping itu, juga ditemukan beberapa kelebihan dari pembelajaran berbasis proyek berbantu Google earth, antara lain: (1) mendorong siswa menjadi tertantang untuk menyelesaikan permasalahan nyata melalui kegiatan proyek, (2) siswa semakin aktif dalam pembelajaran, (3) kinerja siswa dalam menyelesaikan proyek lebih teratur, (4) siswa lebih memiliki keleluasaan untuk menyelesaikan proyek, (5) siswa termotivasi berkompetisi menghasilkan produk yang terbaik,dan (6) siswa mengalami peningkatan keterampilan berpikir spasial.Kata Kunci: Pembelajaran Berbasis Proyek, Google Earth, Berpikir Spasial Abstract: Learning geography is useful to equip students spatial thinking skills. Learning geography should be directed to use a scientific approach. The scientific approach needs to harness technological developments mainly based geospatial technologies, one of them is Google earth. This study aims to determine the effect of the use of project-based learning assisted Google earth to spatial thinking skills. The method used in this research is to design the form of quasi-experimental pretest-posttest nonequivalent control group design. The study was conducted on Class X IPS SMA Negeri 1 Salam Babaris. The instrument used to measure the spatial thinking skills is a modification of the Spatial Thinking Ability Test. Analysis of the data by t test using SPSS 20.0 for windows. The results showed that the project-based learning Google earth aided significantly influence spatial thinking skills of students. In addition, also found some of the advantages of the project-based learning assisted Google earth, among others: (1) encourage students be challenged to solve real problems through project activities, (2) the students more active in learning, (3) the performance of students in complete the project more organized, (4) students have more flexibility to complete the project, (5) students are motivated to compete to produce the best product, and (6) students has increased spatial thinking skills.

scholarly journals INTEGRATING GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGIES IN THE SECONDARY MATHEMATICS CLASSROOM

2012 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 125-132
Author(s):  
Mailizar
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Classroom ◽  
Mathematical Concept ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Spatial Thinking ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Geospatial Technology ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Measurement And Analysis ◽  
Software And Hardware

Geospatial technology refers to technology used for visualization, measurement, and analysis of phenomena that occur on the earth. Since features or phenomena that occur on earth relate to mathematical concepts, geospatial technologies have great potential to enhance mathematical learning activities. It is clear that spatial ability is very important in order to succeed in learning mathematics. Geospatial technologies such as Google Earth can facilitate students in enhancing spatial thinking. Moreover Integrating geospatial technology will facilitate learners in making the connection between mathematical concepts and the real world. Finally, the integration will enhance students’ ability in making connections between mathematical concept and their other courses. The integration will face some possible barriers such as limited availability of software and hardware and insufficient ability of the teachers.

scholarly journals Geographical spatial thinking, expression of scientific thinking – ability of investigative competence

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Doina Maria Dumitrașcu ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Physical Geography ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Spatial Thinking ◽  
Scientific Thinking ◽  
Cognitive Operations ◽  
Thinking Ability ◽  
Geographical Space ◽  
Geographical Point ◽  
Local Horizon

The article advocates the acceptance of geographical spatial thinking as a form of scientific thinking. The first part argues about the specificity of the concept of geographical space in the sense of geographical studies, in order to then build the syllogism according to which geographical spatial thinking, based on higher cognitive operations and respects geographical principles and paradigms, can be considered a particular form of scientific thinking. The second part exemplifies the way of training the investigative ability to think spatially from the geographical point of view, using documentation sheets designed for the study of the local horizon at different levels of schooling (professional and high school levels) and for different sequences of the lesson, supported by cartographic supports of the Google Earth application. The methodological indications guide the manner of applying, in the Physical Geography lessons, the integration situations for the formation of the components of the investigative competence. The conclusions emphasize the importance of structuring geographical spatial thinking according to the characteristics of scientific thinking systematized by local researchers.

Toward a Theory of Spatial Thinking: A Research Proposal

1991 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Eliot ◽  
Judith Wenig ◽  
Greg Wenig ◽  
Heinrich Stumpf
Keyword(s):  
Research Proposal ◽  
Spatial Thinking
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