Geographic Information Systems Methods in Practice: Higher Education Curricula and Practitioner Registration Standards in South Africa DOI Creative Commons

Sizakele Matilda Serame,

Gbenga Abayomi Afuye

Trends in Higher Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(4), P. 1053 - 1071

Published: Dec. 2, 2024

Integrating geographical information systems (GIS) in various sectors has significantly increased the global demand for skilled professionals, particularly South Africa. Despite integrating GIS methods into higher education curricula, challenges like resource limitations, curriculum updates, and competency standardization may limit practical training scope. This study explores alignment of African qualifications practitioner registration standards, including Qualifications Authority (SAQA), National Qualification Framework (NQF) requirement, Council Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), Geomatics (SAGC), with job market demands. A structured literature review scientometric research from 2004 to 2023 was used assess current educational programs Africa, identify gaps skills, propose strategies enhance their relevance. The results indicated that, despite adhering policies curriculum’s capacity meet demands is uncertain due insufficient disparities between curricula standards (HEC_PRS). University Cape Town (UCT) Africa (UNISA) are top two institutions contributing practice through published articles, a few coming affiliated centres. revealed significant changes 2018, teacher becoming most prominent theme. 2019–2021 period emphasized interconnectedness development, experiential learning, 21st-century while 2022–2023 segment as prevalent theme this field. prominence key terms “higher education”, “curricula”, “students”, “teaching” highlights role preparing students professional GIS. These findings provide evaluating practices, identifying areas improvement, implementing modifications effectiveness practice.

Language: Английский

AI Chatbots for Sustainability in Education: The Case of the Lebanese Higher Education Sector DOI

Nahil Kazoun,

Angelika Kokkinaki, Charbel Chedrawi

et al.

Lecture notes in business information processing, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 19 - 32

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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The Future of Sustainability Education DOI
Muna Jamel Awad, Ahmed M. Alkaabi,

Hissah Abdulrahman Almejalli

et al.

Advances in human services and public health (AHSPH) book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 209 - 232

Published: Sept. 12, 2024

The world is struggling due to the issue of climate change; therefore, it essential develop collaborative effort from a coalition organizations make sustainability education effective. This not only promotes ways amend sustainable practices; but also, helps address issues at global level. present research has been attempted for purpose defining future through integrating subject into mainstream and policy frameworks. Also, focus laid on role technological advancements, which improves teaching learning processes also defines contribution technology in saving environment. From study, several challenges have identified that impede education; take necessary steps or formulate effective strategies improve efforts community.

Language: Английский

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1
Geographic Information Systems Methods in Practice: Higher Education Curricula and Practitioner Registration Standards in South Africa DOI Creative Commons

Sizakele Matilda Serame,

Gbenga Abayomi Afuye

Trends in Higher Education, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 3(4), P. 1053 - 1071

Published: Dec. 2, 2024

Integrating geographical information systems (GIS) in various sectors has significantly increased the global demand for skilled professionals, particularly South Africa. Despite integrating GIS methods into higher education curricula, challenges like resource limitations, curriculum updates, and competency standardization may limit practical training scope. This study explores alignment of African qualifications practitioner registration standards, including Qualifications Authority (SAQA), National Qualification Framework (NQF) requirement, Council Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), Geomatics (SAGC), with job market demands. A structured literature review scientometric research from 2004 to 2023 was used assess current educational programs Africa, identify gaps skills, propose strategies enhance their relevance. The results indicated that, despite adhering policies curriculum’s capacity meet demands is uncertain due insufficient disparities between curricula standards (HEC_PRS). University Cape Town (UCT) Africa (UNISA) are top two institutions contributing practice through published articles, a few coming affiliated centres. revealed significant changes 2018, teacher becoming most prominent theme. 2019–2021 period emphasized interconnectedness development, experiential learning, 21st-century while 2022–2023 segment as prevalent theme this field. prominence key terms “higher education”, “curricula”, “students”, “teaching” highlights role preparing students professional GIS. These findings provide evaluating practices, identifying areas improvement, implementing modifications effectiveness practice.

Language: Английский

Citations

1