Orientation in Space I

Description of the instrument
Orientation in Space I addresses the poor articulation, differentiation, and representation of space that may result from an inability to detach oneself from one's own body position as a reference. It deals with a relative system of reference for localizing objects in space and in relation to one another. As a result of their experience with these tasks, learners discover why there are differing points of view in the perception of an object or experience and how to give consideration to an opinion that is different from their own.

Cognitive Functions

• Definition of problem when no instructions are given or when tasks vary from frame to frame.
• Hypothetical thinking: "If ... then"
• Use of logic to solve taks for which the information is not directly provided
• Comparison as a strategy for checking one's work.
• Internalization of the relationship between the elements of the system of reference.
  

Mediation of sample task
Mediation of goal-seeking, goal-setting, goal-planning, and goal-achieving behavior is indicated in the sample task below, which varies from frame to frame. Mediation of challenge is also indicated.

Fill in what is missing so that each frame will contain an arrow, a dot, and an indication on which side of the arrow the dot is located.

©1996 R. Feuerstein, HWCRI.