Pelatihan Pembuatan Peta Tematik menggunakan Sistem Informasi Geografis (SIG) bagi Guru Geografi MGMP Kota Ternate

Abstract

A lecturer's responsibility in implementing the University’s three main purposes for the benefit of society is community service. Community service is considered necessary as a means to bridge the gap between the campus and the community, in this case, the geography teachers in Ternate City who are members of the MGMP Geography Teacher Community of Ternate City, who often carry out activities centered at SMAN 4 Ternate City. To improve the competencies of geography teachers, it is considered necessary for lecturers from the Geography Education Study Program, FKIP, Universitas Khairun to conduct training on creating digital thematic maps using GIS applications. The advantage of thematic maps lies in the fact that standard rules as applied in topographic maps are not strictly adhered to. Thematic maps are more straightforward, and the subjectivity of the mapmaker is highly influential. The training method used was a presentation method followed by demonstration and practical training. The research results indicate that the training on creating thematic maps using GIS effectively improved teachers' knowledge and skills in creating thematic maps. This is evidenced by the increase in the average pre-test and post-test scores of the training participants, as well as a positive change in the partners' attitude towards the use of GIS in learning.