Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ925964
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Mar
Pages: 5
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
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A Review of Spatial Ability Literature, Its Connection to Chemistry, and Implications for Instruction
Harle, Marissa; Towns, Marcy
Journal of Chemical Education, v88 n3 p351-360 Mar 2011
Chemists and scientists use spatial abilities as part of the way they understand and communicate their subject areas. A review of the foundational research literature in spatial ability and its connections to chemistry as a field and chemical education research allows for the formulation of implications for teaching in chemistry. (Contains 7 figures.)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Spatial Ability, Literature, Science Instruction, Visualization, Factor Analysis, Science Teachers, Tests, Gender Differences, Language Acquisition, Direct Instruction, Teaching Methods, Interpersonal Communication, Interaction, Models, Universities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Indiana; Michigan
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