| Title: |
Evaluating Geospatial Education Provision: A Case Study of Aotearoa New Zealand |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Mairéad de Róiste (ORCID 0000-0002-7418-1428); Scott C. Pool; John H. Lowry (ORCID 0000-0002-7909-4411) |
| Source: |
Journal of Geography in Higher Education. 2025 49(2):185-202. |
| Availability: |
Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
18 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Foreign Countries; Geographic Location; Geographic Concepts; Technology; Skilled Workers; Higher Education; Curriculum Design; Faculty; Courses; Geographic Information Systems; Comparative Analysis; Teacher Attitudes; Industry; Stakeholders; Attitudes |
| Geographic Terms: |
New Zealand |
| DOI: |
10.1080/03098265.2024.2403075 |
| ISSN: |
0309-8265; 1466-1845 |
| Abstract: |
Geospatial technology is still a growth area and knowledge of these technologies remains essential for a skilled workforce. In higher education, geospatial curriculum design is predominantly determined by educators and is influenced by what educators believe should be taught. Knowledge of national or regional provision can support a richer understanding of expected provision and areas of over or under-provision to better support the needs of varied geospatial roles and identify possible programme specialisations. In this paper, we describe an approach for evaluating Aotearoa New Zealand's provision of geospatial education in the tertiary education sector. First, we examine and compare current course offerings in New Zealand's tertiary sector against selected institutions in five countries using the GIS&T Body of Knowledge and Geospatial Technology Competency Model as a framework for comparison. Second, we evaluate the results of a focus-group workshop of geospatial education providers and geospatial industry stakeholders about perceived needs in geospatial education in New Zealand. We find this approach works well to support a better understanding of what is provided for both educators and industry. By including industry geospatial professionals in identifying perceived gaps, educators' knowledge of industry needs will grow as well as industry's understanding of current provision. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1465777 |
| Database: |
ERIC |