SEMARANG - Books Atlas became one of the references used in the students in studying the map of a particular country or region. Unfortunately, what was stated in the book has not been able to meet students' needs for knowledge of geography. "Knowledge that there are still very limited. Maps used must be able to explain the potential that exists in the area," said Principal Secretary Coordination Agency for Surveys and Mapping (Bakosurtanal) Sukendra Martha as a speaker in a stadium generale Department of Geography Faculty of Social Sciences Unnes, yesterday .
When studying the map, he said, is no longer limited to know the position or location. The potential that exists in it also must be able to read. "Like the cultural or natural wealth contained in it," he said.
Explanations given by teachers, he added, should be able to increase the knowledge of students. It can not be fully realized because of limited knowledge and infrastructure is minimal. He explains, knowledge is no longer limited to reading a map given to those who sit in elementary school or secondary school. They are still sitting in early childhood should begin introduced any such knowledge, certainly not by using maps with images that complicated.
"Instead, use a simple map with interesting pictures. For example, by describing the position of the seat in the classroom complete with furniture in it," explained Sukendra.
Meanwhile, Department of Geography faculty Unnes Juhadi revealed, until now, yet Topographic maps can be easily accessed by the school. It was due to restrictions on marketing mechanism and system. Efforts were coordinated with outlets scattered in some areas. "Whereas the needs of topographic maps as instructional materials needed by teachers and students at the school,''he said.
Source: Suara Merdeka June 5, 2009 Print Edition
