Space in mind : concepts for spatial learning and education /

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Montello, Daniel R., 1959-, Grossner, Karl, 1950-, Janelle, Donald G., 1940-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge, Massachusetts : MIT Press, [2014]
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Concepts for spatial learning and education: an introduction / Daniel R. Montello, Karl Grossner, and Donald G. Janelle
  • Three ways of using space / Christian Freksa and Holger Schultheis
  • The linguistic ontology of space: general methods and the role of comparative linguistic evidence / John Bateman and Sander Lestrade
  • Reasoning with diagrams: toward a broad ontology of spatial thinking strategies / Mary Hegarty, Mike Stieff, and Bonnie Dixon
  • Spatial ability and learning from visualizations in STEM disciplines / Scott R. Hinze, Vickie M. Williamson, Mary Jane Shultz, Ghislain Deslongchamps, Kenneth C. Williamson, and David N. Rapp
  • Can humans form four-dimensional spatial representations? / Ranxiao Frances Wang
  • Embodiment as a framework for understanding environmental cognition / David Waller
  • Enhancement of spatial processing in sign-language users / Evie Malaia and Ronnie B. Wilbur
  • What do a geologist's hands tell you? A framework for classifying spatial gestures in science education / Kinnari Atit, Thomas F. Shipley, and Basil Tikoff
  • Using spatial strategies to facilitate skillful wayfinding and spatial problem solving: implications for education / Alycia M. Hund
  • Spatial learning in higher education / Diana S. Sinton
  • Concepts and principles for spatial literacy / Karl Grossner and Donald G. Janelle
  • Cognition and communication in architectural design / Thora Tenbrink, Christoph Hölscher, Dido Tsigaridi, and Ruth Conroy Dalton
  • Exploring the nature and development of expertise in geography / Roger M. Downs
  • Learning to live with spatial technologies / Michael F. Goodchild
  • Teaching space: what, how, and when / Nora S. Newcombe.