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Peer reviewedLord, Thomas R. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1985
Investigated visuo-spatial ability of a control group and an experimental group (receiving 30 minutes of interaction each week) in undergraduate college biology. Results for the subjects (N=84) indicate that visuo-spatial aptitude can be enhanced through teaching. (Descriptions of interaction sessions and explanations of tasks are included.) (DH)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Higher Education, Science Activities
Peer reviewedHowe, Ann C.; Vasu, Ellen S. – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1989
Examines the effect of verbalization on the formation and retention of mental images in children in kindergarten, first, and fifth grades. Reports no self-generated verbalization effect with gender or ability level and no retention effect. (Author)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Science, Imagery, Language
