Developing Visual Literacy in Science, K-8
Published on 22. February 2011
138 pages
978-1-936137-58-9 (ISBN)
Description
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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Jo Anne Vasquez | Michael W. Comer | Frankie Troutman
Developing Visual Literacy in Science, K-8
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09/2010
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Jo Anne Vasquez, Ph.D. is Vice President and Program Director of Arizona Transition Years' Teacher and Curriculum STEM Initiatives at the Helios Education Foundation. Jo Anne has been a classroom teacher, district science specialist for Mesa Public Schools, adjunct professor of science education at Arizona State University, and director of professional development and outreach for ASU's Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology (CRESMET). A recognized leader in science education, Jo Anne is a Past President of NSTA (National Science Teachers Association), and the National Science Education Leadership Association. She was a Presidential Appointee to the National Science Board, as well as the first and only K-12 educator elected to the governing board of the National Science Foundation. Her distinguished service and extraordinary contributions to the advancement of science education at the local, state and national levels has won her numerous awards including NSTA's highest award, the 2006 Robert H. Carlton Award for Leadership in Science Education. She has been named Arizona's Outstanding Educator of the Year and the National Environmental Association's Teacher of the Year.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- Foreword
- About the Authors
- Introduction
- CH1-Visual Literacy: The Primer
- CH2-Interpreting Photographs
- CH3-Interpreting Diagrams
- CH4-Creating Visual Thinking Tools
- CH5-Three-Dimensional Graphic Organizers ("Foldables")
- CH6-Visual Literacy in Life Science: Insect Metamorphosis
- CH7-Visual Literacy in Earth Science: Phases of the Moon
- CH8-Visual Literacy in Physical Science: Force and Motion
- CH9-Visual Literacy:Next Steps
- References
- Other Resources
- Index
