GeoEco
Vol 12, No 1 (2026): GeoEco January 2026

GEOSPATIAL DEEP LEARNING: A CONTEXTUAL-CONSTRUCTIVE APPROACH TO GEOGRAPHY LEARNING TO EMPOWER SPATIAL THINKING SKILLS STUDENTS

Singgih Prihadi (Department of Geography Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta)
Chatarina Muryani (Department of Geography Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta)
Sugiyanto Sugiyanto (Department of Geography Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta)
Rita Noviani (Department of Geography Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta)
Imasti Dhani Pratiwi (Department of Geography Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jan 2026

Abstract

Geography education in the digital native era requires students to develop critical, creative, and innovative thinking through a spatial approach. Learning geography is not just about learning theory, but about learning deeply by optimising technology and geospatial data. This study aims to analyse the concepts and characteristics of Geospatial Deep Learning in geography education and to analyse the potential of Geospatial Deep Learning in empowering spatial thinking skills. This study employs a qualitative descriptive approach, utilising 10 informants of geography teachers and vice principals of senior high schools in Surakarta City. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling, as informants were selected based on the researcher's considerations. Data collection techniques include in-depth interviews and observations of teaching practices. The researcher employs an interactive data analysis model. The validity of the data used was triangulated by source and method. The research findings indicate that Geospatial Deep Learning in the context of high school geography education in Surakarta has already utilised geospatial data to enhance students' spatial thinking skills, though not yet to its full potential. Teachers have endeavoured to help students use data from Google Earth to strengthen their analysis. The potential of Geospatial Deep Learning in geography learning is significant, particularly in developing spatial thinking skills. Teachers noticed an improvement in spatial representation, which is evident in students' ability to visualise and manipulate spatial data in a more interesting, interactive, and informative way. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

GeoEco

Publisher

Subject

Earth & Planetary Sciences Education Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

GeoEco is a journal covering all fields of education and science related to geography and the environment. The purpose of writing this journal are to reveal facts, problems and problem solving that can be used as input for Government, institutions, society and individual.The subject matter of the ...