A PEDAGOGICAL MODEL FOR INTEGRATING GIS CARTOGRAPHY INTO TOURISM AND LOCAL HISTORY ACTIVITIES: PRINCIPLES, STAGES, AND EVALUATION OF EFFECTIVENESS

Demeuov A. Tilekova Z. Abdimanapov B. Rey I. Yessilov A. Kumarbekuly S.
2026 University of AEGEAN

Scientific Culture
2026 #12 Issue 1 1221 - 1235 pp.

In accordance with the reviewer’s suggestion, the abstract has been shortened with a clear focus on the key methods, main findings, and conclusions to enhance readability and clarity: Our study presents a pedagogical model for integrating geographic information systems (GISs) into local history and tourism education to enhance students’ spatial thinking and research competence. The model builds on the frameworks of spatial thinking, place-based education, and inquiry/project-based learning (PBL). The research involved 53 geography teachers and 45 students (control and experimental groups) through surveys and a formative pedagogical experiment. The model comprises four components (target, content, technological, and evaluative) and five inquiry phases: initiation, data construction, field research, analytical consolidation, and reflection. Our results revealed a significant improvement in cognitive and motivational indicators among the students in the experimental group: high-level competencies exceeded 50%, whereas low-level competencies decreased to 20%. GIS integration shifted reasoning from descriptive to analytical and strengthened interdisciplinary and civic engagement. We conclude that embedding GIS tools in local history practices fosters spatial literacy, geo-intellect, and sustainable geoeducation ecosystems. Evaluation employed CIPP and Kirkpatrick models to ensure methodological rigor and long-term educational impact.”.

CIPP Model , Digital Didactics , Geo-Intellect , Geoeducation , GIS Mapping , Inquiry-Based Learning , Kirkpatrick , Local History and Tourism Activities , Pedagogical Model , Place-Based Education , Spatial Thinking

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Kazakh National Pedagogical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Kazakh University of Technology and Business, Astana, Kazakhstan
Altai State University, Barnaul, Russian Federation

Kazakh National Pedagogical University
Kazakh University of Technology and Business
Altai State University

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