Vedic Science Based Education and Nonverbal Intelligence: A Preliminary Longitudinal Study in Cambodia. (EJ529575)
Author(s): Fergusson, Lee C.; And Others Source: Higher Education Research and Development, v15 n1 p73-82 1996 Pub Date: 1996-00-00 Pub Type(s): Reports - Research; Journal Articles Peer-Reviewed: N/A |
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Descriptors:
Foreign Countries; Heritage Education; Higher Education; Intelligence; Longitudinal Studies; Non Western Civilization; Problem Solving; Science Education; Skill Development
Abstract:
A study investigated the effects on students' nonverbal intelligence of implementing an approach to higher education based on Vedic science, developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and including transcendental meditation. The approach was implemented in two Cambodian universities and its effects assessed in 70 undergraduate students. An increase in student problem-solving ability was found. (Author/MSE)
