Spatial Intelligence: Why It Matters from Birth through the Lifespan - Hardcover

Ness, Daniel; Farenga, Stephen J.; Garofalo, Salvatore G.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138850845 ISBN 13: 9781138850842

Publisher: Routledge, 2017

Synopsis

Spatial Intelligence examines public and professional conceptions of the relationships between thinking about spatial attributes and active engagement in spatially related constructions and designs. Even though children’s and adolescents’ spatial propensities in constructive activities parallel the skills needed by professionals in both established and emerging fields, spatial education is often missing from K–12 curricula and is easily impeded by teachers, parents, or other individuals who do not provide contexts in formalized settings, such as schools, to nurture its potential. This book bridges the gap by linking the natural spatial inclinations, interests, and proclivities of individuals from a variety of cultures with professional training and expertise in engineering, architecture, science, and mathematics. Educators will be better able to achieve the skills and awareness necessary to provide children and young adults with the vital opportunities inherent in spatial education.

About this title

About the Author

Daniel Ness is Associate Professor of STEM Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, St. John's University, Queens, New York, USA.

Stephen J. Farenga

is Professor of Science Education, Queens College, City University of New York, USA.

Salvatore G. Garofalo

is Adjunct Lecturer of Science Education, Queens College, City University of New York, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138850845
• ISBN 13: 9781138850842
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288