Linda M. Phillips, Stephen P. Norris, John S. Macnab - Visualization in Mathematics, Reading and Science Education
Published: 2010-09-17 | ISBN: 9048188156 | PDF | 120 pages | 3 MB
Published: 2010-09-17 | ISBN: 9048188156 | PDF | 120 pages | 3 MB
Book Description :
Visualizations—either self-created or external visual stimuli used as an
aid to learning—are probably as old as learning itself. Yet
surprisingly little research has been done either into how precisely
they help us learn, or how to produce ones that are effective
pedagogical tools. This volume, a comprehensive review of theory and
research on the use of visualization in mathematics, science and
reading, contrasts the two dominant theoretical paradigms of how people
construct and interpret visualizations. However, the authors never lose
sight of practical applications, providing frequent, accessible synopses
of research findings in addition to succinct summaries of how the
research affects practice. Written by a team with decades of experience
in research and practice in the three subjects, the chapters show how
cognitive psychology can enhance practical pedagogy, place
visualizations in their proper historical context, and analyze in detail
the effectiveness of paper-, computer- and video-based visualizations,
with some surprising results. The book is published at a time when, it
seems, there is no limit to the art of creating visualizations, as
powerful computers make graphics ever more colorful and realistic and
‘interactivity’ is firmly established as a buzzword in the educational
lexicon. The aim of the volume is to explore some central questions in
the field, including how to evaluate visualizations and whether or not
they can act as an aid to reading development, and to mathematics and
science learning.
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