Critical Graphicacy - Understanding Visual Representation Practices in School Science (Hardcover, 2005 ed.)

School science is dominated by textbook-oriented approaches to teaching and learning. Some surveys reveal that students have to read, depending on academic level, between ten and thirty-six pages per week from their textbook. One therefore has to ask, To what degree do textbooks introduce students to the literary practices of their domain? Few studies have addressed the quality of science curriculum materials, particularly textbooks, from a critical perspective. In this light, we are concerned in this book with better understanding the reading and interpretation practices related to visual materials-here referred to as inscriptions-that accompany texts. Our overarching questions included: What practices are required for reading inscriptions?' and Do textbooks allow students to develop levels of graphicacy required to critically read scientific texts?'

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education, 26
Release date:	July 2005
First published:	2005
Authors:	Wolff-Michael Roth • Lilian Pozzer-ardenghi • Jae Young Han
Dimensions:	232 x 156 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	288
Edition:	2005 ed.
ISBN-13:	978-1-4020-3375-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > General Books > Professional & Technical > Technology: general issues > General
LSN:	1-4020-3375-3
Barcode:	9781402033759

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