Teaching Spatial Thinking with Geographic Information Systems
Will be published approx. on 28. August 2026
Book
Hardback
344 pages
978-1-0353-0226-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book focuses on the whys of where, transcending disciplinary boundaries and offering over 100 practical hands-on lessons in teaching spatial thinking through interactive maps made with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Using foundations in educational research and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the included tools and methods cover scales from local to global, building skills in analysis, data fluency, and communication that are increasingly valued in our interconnected world. Joseph Kerski illustrates a holistic approach to examining problems and taking action, covering key topics including cultural studies, population change, natural resources, environmental justice, natural hazards, and other critical topics. Chapters further include approaches on how to collect, map and analyse the findings of student investigation.
The insightful methods of teaching in this book gives scholars and academics in a variety of fields such Geography, GIS, environmental studies, ethics, geoscience, as well as sociology and business, the tools to provide students with a more engaging and interdisciplinary learning process.
Using foundations in educational research and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the included tools and methods cover scales from local to global, building skills in analysis, data fluency, and communication that are increasingly valued in our interconnected world. Joseph Kerski illustrates a holistic approach to examining problems and taking action, covering key topics including cultural studies, population change, natural resources, environmental justice, natural hazards, and other critical topics. Chapters further include approaches on how to collect, map and analyse the findings of student investigation.
The insightful methods of teaching in this book gives scholars and academics in a variety of fields such Geography, GIS, environmental studies, ethics, geoscience, as well as sociology and business, the tools to provide students with a more engaging and interdisciplinary learning process.
Reviews / Votes
'In this text, Kerski brings his energetic and enthusiastic personal style to print. The focus on spatial thinking rather than software is the key, and the wealth of examples across a wide range of fields will help students bolster both their critical and spatial thinking skills.' -- Bob Kolvoord, James Madison University, Virginia, USA 'Joseph Kerski unveils some of the most useful geospatial teaching tools from his decades of experience in the field. With such a wide breadth of applications, well-conceived examples, and hands on lessons, this volume is a must-have for any educator that desires to quickly engage with great geospatial pedagogical tools.' -- William J. Ritchie, James Madison University, Virginia, USA 'Joseph Kerski is both a scholar and an innovative and enthusiastic educator. In this comprehensive, research-based book, he blends these attributes to offer teachers a detailed guide to teaching spatial thinking through inquiry-based investigations. In over one hundred lessons bridging human and environmental topics, Kerski demonstrates how to bring visualizations, particularly maps, to life for students.' -- Sarah Witham Bednarz, Professor Emerita, Texas A&M University, USAMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Cheltenham
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 244 mm
Width: 169 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-0353-0226-0 (9781035302260)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Joseph Kerski, Geographer and GIS Professional, Colorado, USA