Exploring Visuospatial Thinking in Learning About Mineralogy: Spatial Orientation Ability and Spatial Visualization Ability

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dc.contributor.authorOzdemir G.
dc.date.accessioned2019-08-01T13:38:39Z
dc.date.available2019-08-01T13:38:39Z
dc.date.issued2010
dc.departmentNiğde ÖHÜ
dc.description.abstractThis mixed-method research attempted to clarify the role of visuospatial abilities in learning about mineralogy. Various sources of data-including quantitative pre- and postmeasures of spatial visualization and spatial orientation tests and achievement scores on six measures and qualitative unstructured observations, interviews, and field trip notes-were utilized to document the abilities and learning of 27 university students. Results indicated that (a) some students had initial difficulty with certain visual concepts, such as 3D crystal models, symmetry elements, mirror symmetry, rotation, inversion, and combination of symmetry elements while they were learning about mineralogy; (b) learning about mineralogy and spatial ability are two interrelated components; while the mineralogy course improved students' spatial ability, their existing spatial abilities had a strong influence on facilitating mineralogy learning; and (c) spatial visualization skill is a better predictor of mineralogy achievement than spatial orientation skill. While the discussions highlighted the role of visuospatial thinking in learning about mineralogy, it is argued that researchers and curriculum developers should focus on the productive role of visuospatial thinking in learning about science. © 2009 National Science Council, Taiwan.
dc.identifier.doi10.1007/s10763-009-9183-x
dc.identifier.endpage759
dc.identifier.issn1571-0068
dc.identifier.issue4
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-77955843439
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1
dc.identifier.startpage737
dc.identifier.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10763-009-9183-x
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11480/1045
dc.identifier.volume8
dc.identifier.wosWOS:000292148600007
dc.identifier.wosqualityN/A
dc.indekslendigikaynakWeb of Science
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopus
dc.institutionauthorOzdemir G.
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofInternational Journal of Science and Mathematics Education
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess
dc.subjectchemistry and geology education
dc.subjectmineralogy learning
dc.subjectscience education
dc.subjectvisualization
dc.titleExploring Visuospatial Thinking in Learning About Mineralogy: Spatial Orientation Ability and Spatial Visualization Ability
dc.typeArticle

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