A Comparison of Two Methods of Teaching Visualization Skills to College Students.

Braukmann, James; Pedras, Melvin J.

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Publication Date: 1993

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A Comparison of Two Methods of Teaching Visualization Skills to College Students.

Braukmann, James; Pedras, Melvin J.

Journal of Industrial Teacher Education, v30 n2 p65-80 Win 1993

A control group of 17 engineering students produced 2- and 3-dimensional shapes with manual drafting tools; an experimental group of 12 used computer-assisted drafting. From pre/posttest data, it appeared that computer models were no better at improving spatial visualization or orthographic projection skills. (SK)

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Design, Drafting, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Orthographic Projection, Spatial Ability, Visualization

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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