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Hindal, Huda; Reid, Norman; Badgaish, Manal – Research in Science & Technological Education, 2009
A range of characteristics of learners is described and their relationship to working memory discussed in the context of teaching and learning in the sciences. The characteristics are extent of field dependency, visual spatial abilities, divergency and convergency. These learner characteristics were measured for a large sample of school pupils…
Descriptors: Short Term Memory, Foreign Countries, Sciences, Students
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Field, Sherry L.; And Others – Social Studies, 1994
Reports on a study of 16 elementary students' personal narratives on their historical memories about the Gulf War. Maintains that much can be learned about students' historical understanding when they tell about an event in story form. Suggests further research into the reasons student narratives were thin and abbreviated. (CFR)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, History Instruction