Does technical drawing increase students’ mental rotation ability?

Ogunkola, Babalola J.; Knight, Carlos

doi:10.1080/2331186x.2018.1489209

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“…Spatial ability of the participants was assessed using a shortened version of the standardized, redrawn Vandenberg and Kuse MRT (Peters et al, 1995). The reported Kuder–Richardson 20 (KR20) estimate of reliability coefficients has been reported to be 0.83 (Ogunkola and Knight, 2018). The first 12 questions from the test were used as was done in a previous study (Cherdieu et al, 2017).…”

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“Air Anatomy” – Teaching Complex Spatial Anatomy Using Simple Hand Gestures

Yohannan

Oommen

Amogh

et al. 2021

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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Spatial understanding of complex anatomical concepts is often a challenge for learners, as well as for educators. It is even more challenging for students with low mental spatial abilities. There are many options to teach spatial relationships, ranging from simple models to high-end three-dimensional (3D) virtual reality tools. Using a randomized controlled trial design, this study explored the use of a unique combination of deictic and iconic hand gestures to enhance spatial anatomical understanding, coining the term "Air Anatomy". The control group (n = 45) was given a lecture on the anatomy of extraocular muscles, while the intervention group (n = 49) received the same lecture including "Air Anatomy" hand gestures. When compared to the control group, the post-test scores for the intervention group were significantly higher for basic recall (P < 0.001; Mann-Whitney U test) and for the application of knowledge (P = 0.015; Mann-Whitney U test). Students with low to moderate spatial ability (as assessed by a mental rotation test) were found to benefit most by this technique. Students in the intervention group also reported a lower extrinsic cognitive load and higher germane load, when compared to the control group. An instructional skills questionnaire survey indicated the effectiveness of this technique in improving overall classroom experience. Feedback of the students in the intervention group was also favorable for instruction using "Air Anatomy". The study suggests that "Air Anatomy" is a useful, "no-cost", accessible method that aids spatial understanding of anatomical concepts. Anat Sci Educ 0: 1-14.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“Air Anatomy” – Teaching Complex Spatial Anatomy Using Simple Hand Gestures

Yohannan

Oommen

Amogh

et al. 2021

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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“…The improvement of MRT scores in females and males in the art‐training group, when compared to the control group, aligns with data from past research studies that support the improvement of spatial visualization test performance with training (Embertson, 1987; Baenninger and Newcombe, 1989; Prieto and Velasco, 2009; Giesecke et al, 2016) and specifically studies that supported technical drawing as a means of training spatial visualization. (Akasah and Alias, 2010; Ogunkola and Knight, 2018). The improvement is also reflective of the nature of the test that has a strong practice element (Vandenberg and Kuse, 1978; Peters et al, 1995; Terlecki et al, 2007).…”

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“…The conclusion was that the improvement occurred independently of the indirect training. The analysis from Ogunkola and Knight indicated that technical drawing students (mean 4.81, SD ± 1.04) performed better on the MRT than those in the control group (mean = 4.18, SD ± 0.83) with a significant difference of moderate size between the two groups (

η_{p}^{2}

= 0.08, P < 0.0005) (Ogunkola and Knight, 2018). A study by Akasah and Alias (2010) also supported that engineering drawing could be used as a learning tool for spatial visualization.…”

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Spatial Visualization of Human Anatomy through Art Using Technical Drawing Exercises

Clary

Rose-Reneau

et al. 2021

Anatomical Sciences Ed

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Spatial visualization, the ability to mentally rotate three-dimensional (3D) images, plays a significant role in anatomy education. This study examines the impact of technical drawing exercises on the improvement of spatial visualization and anatomy education in a Neuroscience course. First-year medical students (n = 84) were randomly allocated into a control group (n = 41) or art-training group (n = 43). Variables including self-reported artistic drawing ability, previous technical drawing experience, or previous anatomy laboratory exposure were gathered. Participants who self-identified as artistic individuals were equally distributed between the two groups. Students in the art-training group attended four 1-hour sessions to solve technical drawing worksheets. All participants completed two Mental Rotations Tests (MRT), which were used to assess spatial visualization. Data were also collected from two neuroscience written examinations and an anatomical "tag test" practical examination. Participants in the art-training and control groups improved on the MRT. The mean of written examination two was significantly higher (P = 0.007) in the art-training group (12.95) than the control group (11.48), and higher (P = 0.027) in those without technical drawing experience (12.44) than those with (11.00). The mean of the anatomical practical was significantly higher (P = 0.010) in those without artistic ability (46.24) than those with (42.00). These results suggest that completing technical drawing worksheets may aid in solving anatomy-based written examination questions on complex brain regions, but further research is needed to determine its implication on anatomy practical scores. These results propose a simple method of improving spatial visualization in anatomy education.

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“…Numerous authors observed that students in technical careers and vocational training programs require spatial skills to succeed academically in Technical Drawing subjects [20,[28][29][30][31][32]. Saorín-Pérez et al [18], in addition to confirming this relationship specifically in engineering degrees, found that studying Technical Drawing improves mental rotation skills [33], while other studies also highlight its positive effects on learning in other engineering subjects [24,34]. In summary, Technical Drawing is closely linked to spatial skills and holds significant relevance in both engineering studies and professional fields.…”

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Educational Pathways, Spatial Skills, and Academic Achievement in Graphic Expression in First Year of Engineering

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The subject of Graphic Expression, which is mandatory in the first year of engineering studies, showed poor academic results in recent years. This study analyzes the relationship and predictive capacity of various variables that previous research highlighted as relevant: prior academic preparedness, educational itinerary followed, mental rotation skills, videogame usage, as well as the gender and age of the students. A total of 161 first-year engineering students from a technical university in southern Europe participated in the study. Their spatial rotation skills were evaluated using the MRT-A, gathering information about the rest of the relevant variables and obtaining their academic results at the end of the course. The predictive capacity of the variables on academic performance was determined through linear regression techniques (grade in the subject, on a 0–10 scale) and logistic regression (pass/fail). All variables are significantly related to academic results in the expected direction, except for videogame usage and gender. No significant differences in spatial skills were found between genders, although differences were observed in videogame usage. The best predictors of performance are prior preparation and the educational itinerary followed. The results are discussed considering previous research, highlighting measures to improve results in Graphic Expression, with emphasis on training in spatial skills.

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Does technical drawing increase students’ mental rotation ability?

Cited by 7 publications

References 28 publications

“Air Anatomy” – Teaching Complex Spatial Anatomy Using Simple Hand Gestures

“Air Anatomy” – Teaching Complex Spatial Anatomy Using Simple Hand Gestures

Spatial Visualization of Human Anatomy through Art Using Technical Drawing Exercises

Educational Pathways, Spatial Skills, and Academic Achievement in Graphic Expression in First Year of Engineering

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