The Role of Language in Children's Formation and Retention of Mental Images.

Howe, Ann C.; Vasu, Ellen S.

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ERIC Number: EJ387866

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1989

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The Role of Language in Children's Formation and Retention of Mental Images.

Howe, Ann C.; Vasu, Ellen S.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v26 n1 p15-24 Jan 1989

Examines the effect of verbalization on the formation and retention of mental images in children in kindergarten, first, and fifth grades. Reports no self-generated verbalization effect with gender or ability level and no retention effect. (Author)

Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary School Science, Imagery, Language, Memory, Recognition (Psychology), Retention (Psychology), Science Instruction, Sex Differences, Visualization

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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