APPLICATION OF GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM IN THE TRAINING OF FUTURE GEOGRAPHY TEACHERS

Abstract

The most important condition for training specialists in modern higher education institutions is the possession of information systems and technologies. The article highlights the relevance of training future teachers of geography via using modern geographic information systems. Informatization of society ensures the future development of science, education, production, forms a reality.
 For future teachers of geography it is important to be able to apply modern methods of information processing, use databases to develop projects based on modern geographical information systems.
 The article analyzed the importance of using software in the educational process on the example of open GIS SAGA and QGIS, the use of resources of EO Browser, Giovanni, Google (GoogleEarth). The specifics of the work of students of geographical specialties is the ability to operate with data that have geo-referenced objects, their mutual location in the territory, consistency between many factors of territorial organization. The result of such activities is a developed geographical map or system project. They demonstrate the patterns of distribution of objects or processes in the territory.
 The article identifies competency-oriented approaches in teaching future geography teachers in an information-modernized educational space. Working with open GIS SAGA during the implementation of practical tasks allows you to form general and professional competencies, soft skills – the ability to act collectively and teamwork skills.
 The importance of geographic information systems makes it necessary to increase the number of hours in student curricula. The curriculum for the training of specialists is constantly being improved by making suggestions by students, teachers, and stakeholders.