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Peer reviewedWhitaker, Leslie A; Cuqlock-Knopp, Grayson – Scientific Journal of Orienteering, 1992
Twelve orienteers and four military scouts each described a critical incident requiring navigation skills in off-road terrain. Interview analysis generated a taxonomy of the navigator's cognitive model encompassing perception and use of environmental cues, problem-solving and decision-making strategies, and skill level. Contains 38 references. (SV)
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Critical Incidents Method, Cues, Decision Making
Direct linkWigglesivorth, John C. – Journal of Geography, 2003
This paper summarizes a research project conducted to investigate the strategies developed by middle school students to solve a route-finding problem using Arc View GIS software. Three different types of route-finding strategies were identified. Some students were visual route-finders and used a highly visual strategy; others were logical route…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Computer Software, Cognitive Mapping, Navigation
