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Pre-University Tuition in Science and Technology Can Influence Executive Functions
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Méndez, Marta; Arias, Natalia; Menéndez, José R.; Villar, José R.; Neira, Ángel; Romano, Pedro V.; Núñez, José Carlos; Arias, Jorge L. – Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, 2014
Introduction: Scientific and technological areas include tuition based on highly visuo-spatial specialization and problem solving. Spatial skills and problem solving are embedded in a curriculum that promotes understanding of Science and technical subjects. These abilities are related to the development of executive functions (EFs). We aim to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Executive Function, Spatial Ability, Problem Solving
Spatial Visualization Abilities of Field Dependent/Independent Preservice Teachers
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Yazici, Ersen – Electronic Journal of Research in Educational Psychology, 2014
Introduction: Spatial skills have been a significant area of research in educational psychology for more years and it has two major dimensions as spatial visualization and spatial orientation. Mathematics educators acknowledge the influence of cognitive styles in the learning of mathematics. There are various recognized cognitive styles in the…
Descriptors: Spatial Ability, Preservice Teachers, Cognitive Style, Comparative Analysis