Developing Visual Literacy in Science, K-8 - Softcover

Vasquez, Jo Anne, Ph.D.; Comer, Michael W.; Troutman, Frankie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1935155229 ISBN 13: 9781935155225

Publisher: Natl Science Teachers Assn, 2010

Synopsis

More than 50 percent of science lessons in today s elementary textbooks use visual information to help demonstrate concepts. With Developing Visual Learning in Science, K 8, educators can help their students develop skills in interpreting photographs, charts, diagrams, figures, labels, and graphic symbols. These skills are called visual literacy skills. Visual literacy in science is especially relevant for students who pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. In addition, a growing body of research concludes that visual literacy is critical for all citizens to communicate in our highly complex world. The authors, who are experienced science educators, provide teachers with a developmental path to move learners and even the teachers themselves on the road to successfully making meaning from visual texts.

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Review

What Do You See I think this book is a must for all science teachers. Many of our modern learners are visual learners and are often called digital natives. We should address their learning in ways that will enhance their understanding. Traditional texts are fine but only as a resource. We should be looking at the graphics on the pages and we should help students to interpret these graphics. That is what this book is all about. --Reviewed by: Adah (San Antonio, TX) on January 30, 2011

Edition details

• Publisher: Natl Science Teachers Assn
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1935155229
• ISBN 13: 9781935155225
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 138