Application of Geographic Information Systems in Social Science Teacher Training: Analysis of the Evaluation of Natural, Cultural, and Landscape Heritage in Depopulated Areas

Mérida Donoso, José Antonio (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Guallart Moreno, Carlos (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Serrano Andrés, Alberto ; Mur Sangrá, Lorenzo

Resumen: Aware of the need for future teachers to acquire digital competencies in handling GIS as a key tool to analyze the evolution of natural, cultural, and landscape heritage, this article presents an intervention using GIS based on a comparison of aerial photographs in depopulated rural areas. The results highlight the high potential of such activities to foster students’ digital and spatial competencies, document and analyze the state of heritage conservation over time, and assess potential threats through geospatial data analysis. This approach fosters meaningful learning through critical analysis, enhancing awareness and promoting an educational model that can be applied to other regions in Spain and Europe.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-96372-8_8

Año: 2025

Publicado en: Key challenges in geography (2025), 117-131
ISSN: 2522-8420

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Área Didáctica Ciencias Socia. (Dpto. Didácticas Específicas)