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Direct linkIshikawa, Toru; Zhou, Yiren – Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, 2020
The skill of spatial learning and orientation is fundamental in humans and differs widely among individuals. Despite its importance, however, the malleability of this skill through practice has scarcely been studied empirically, in contrast to psychometric spatial ability. Thus, this article examines the possibility of improving the accuracy of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Mapping, Navigation, Spatial Ability, Skill Development
Boccia, Maddalena; Vecchione, Francesca; Di Vita, Antonella; D'Amico, Simonetta; Guariglia, Cecilia; Piccardi, Laura – Child Development, 2019
Notwithstanding its well-established role on high-demanding spatial navigation tasks during adulthood, the effect of field dependence-independence during the acquisition of spatial navigation skills is almost unknown. This study assessed for the first time the effect of field dependence-independence on topographical learning (TL) across the life…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Spatial Ability, Role, Navigation
Download full textDag, Nilgün; Aksoy, Bülent; Arslantas, Halis Adnan – Review of International Geographical Education, 2021
The aim of this study is to determine the awareness of primary teachers about the teaching of location and direction concepts. The study was designed according to a qualitative research model, and the data was collected through a semi-structured interview form developed by researchers consisting of open-ended questions. The study group consisted…
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Geographic Concepts, Concept Teaching
Yigit, Turan; Karatekin, Kadir – Review of International Geographical Education, 2021
Spatial thinking skills are competencies individuals will need in their lives in order to know and understand the world and to perceive the space correctly. In order for individuals to have these competencies, effective training in the development of spatial thinking skills should occur. Spatial thinking skills can be acquired through…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Thinking Skills, Student Centered Learning, Active Learning
Elder, B. Leon; And Others – 1985
Interactive videodisc computer-assisted instruction (CAI) on land navigation tasks for M1 Abrams tank commander was developed and installed in a Basic Noncommissioned Officer's Course (BNOC) classroom at Fort Knox, Kentucky. A two-sided videodisc was developed to support the CAI courseware, which was developed on Hazeltine Corporation's…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Formative Evaluation, Instructional Development
Warren, Karen; Loeffler, TA – Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 2006
This article provides a theoretical foundation for understanding women's technical skill development (TSD) in outdoor adventure. An examination of societal and biological factors influencing women's TSD focuses on gender role socialization, sense of competence, technical conditioning, sexism, spatial ability, and risk-taking. The article suggests…
Descriptors: Adventure Education, Job Skills, Physical Activities, Sex Role
