ERIC Number: EJ826729
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-May
Pages: 6
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 44
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ISSN: ISSN-0021-9584
The Effects of a Two-Year Molecular Visualization Experience on Teachers' Attitudes, Content Knowledge, and Spatial Ability
Williamson, Vickie M.; Jose, Thomas J.
Journal of Chemical Education, v85 n5 p718-723 May 2008
This study measures changes in teachers' attitudes, content knowledge, and spatial ability following a two-year visualization workshop experience. The workshop involved intensive, half-day sessions over three weeks for two consecutive summers, in which the participants worked with three-dimensional models and computer-generated images. No changes were observed in content knowledge and only a few significant changes in attitude were found. However, this study did find that throughout the workshop teachers' spatial abilities significantly increased with use and decreased with lack of use. (Contains 1 list, 4 tables and 4 notes.)
Descriptors: Visualization, Workshops, Spatial Ability, Teacher Attitudes, Models, Computer Assisted Instruction, Visual Aids, Chemistry, Science Teachers, High Schools, College Science
Division of Chemical Education of the American Chemical Society. Subscription Department, P.O. Box 1267, Bellmawr, NJ 08099-1267. Tel: 800-691-9846; Tel: 856-931-5825; Fax: 856-931-4115; e-mail: jchemed@egpp.com; Web site: http://www.jce.divched.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: High Schools; Higher Education
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Language: English
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