Using internet-based problem-solving activities to enhance students' understanding of 3-dimensional spatial relationships

Ability to understand 3-dimensional spatial relationships is essential for students' progression in all three disciplines (Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences) and many students find difficulty in acquiring this ability. This paper presents results for a research project exploring wheth...

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Published inPlanet (Plymouth) Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 68 - 75
Main Authors Williams, Maggie, Williams, Peter, Boyle, Alan
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 01.06.2011
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ISSN1473-1835
1758-3608
DOI10.11120/plan.2011.00240068

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Summary:Ability to understand 3-dimensional spatial relationships is essential for students' progression in all three disciplines (Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences) and many students find difficulty in acquiring this ability. This paper presents results for a research project exploring whether or not use of internet-based activities could enhance students' understanding of 3-dimensional spatial relationships: a project funded by the GEES Subject Centre Small-Scale Learning and Teaching Project Fund.
ISSN:1473-1835
1758-3608
DOI:10.11120/plan.2011.00240068