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Direct linkJaeger, Allison J.; Taylor, Andrew R.; Wiley, Jennifer – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2016
Understanding many scientific phenomena, processes, or systems may be especially dependent on a student's ability to visualize or manipulate spatial information in order to construct mental representations. One instructional technique often included in science texts to help students to understand difficult concepts is the use of concrete or…
Descriptors: Scientific Concepts, Spatial Ability, Logical Thinking, Science Experiments
Peer reviewedReiner, Miriam; Gilbert, John – International Journal of Science Education, 2000
Suggests that scientific thought experiments (TEs) draw upon three epistemological resources: conceptual-logical inferences, visual imagery, and bodily-motor experience. Argues that TEs are powerful because of students' thought capabilities related to imagination and visual imagery. Claims that TEs are not currently exploited by school learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Epistemology, Higher Education
Peer reviewedProvo, Judy; Lamar, Carlton; Newby, Timothy – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 2002
Uses a cross section to enhance three-dimensional knowledge of the anatomy of a canine head. Involves (n=124) veterinary students dissecting the head and experimental groups also identifying structures on a cross section of the head. Reports a positive impact of this experience on participant students. (Contains 52 references.) (Author/YDS)
Descriptors: Anatomy, Dissection, Higher Education, Science Experiments
