Learning styles. the importance of visualization in geometry
Abstract
The aim of this project was to help engineering students improve their comprehension of Geometry concepts by letting them work in a virtual classroom. First, students were administered the Felder-Silverman Test so as to determine their predominant learning style. The results showed that students exhibit a marked tendency towards receiving input visually, and this information was used to prepare teaching material where semiotic representation would be of primary importance. The activities suggested were also based on e-learning ones, like simulators, in order to facilitate Geometry concept-forming.
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