children's analogies

[Ann Dowker]

Are you referring to verbal metaphor and simile, or to more
formal tests of analogy?

There have been quite a few studies of metaphor, notably
by Howard Gardner and colleagues in the 70s and 80s. If you're
interested in this aspect, I can send you a list of references.

>From a more formal point of view, verbal analogies are a part
of many IQ tests. There is the Similarities test in the WISC,
and a similar one in the British Abilities Scales. And
analogies were an important part of the Stanford-Binet.

For development of analogies of all sorts, see anything by
Dedre Gentner.

Hope this helps,

Ann


In message <s09f4bde.046 at gwia.kki.org> "Molly Millians" <Millians at kennedykrieger.org> writes:
> Dear all,
>
> Does anyone know of studies that have looked at children's use of using
> verbal analogies?
>
> Also, are there any assessments that explore children's use of verbal
> analogies?
>
> Thanks
> Molly Millians
> FAS Clinic
> Education Specialist
> Marcus Institute
> Atlanta, GA
>
>