"This book is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on the implementation of visual images, aids, and graphics in classroom settings and focuses on how these methods stimulate critical thinking in students"--
This volume collects 13 articles by science professionals, digital artists, and other researchers from the US, Europe, and China, who discuss knowledge visualization and visual literacy in science education. Sections address key ideas in cognitive and visual thinking in relation to teaching and learning science, perception and cognition and the design of a split-brain user interface, visualization, and the fourth dimension; knowledge visualization in biology, math, digital media, and music; methods for teaching computing and programming skills using video tutorials and metaphoric visualization; and theoretical and practical materials for teaching and learning science. Annotation ©2016 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Effective communication within learning environments is a pivotal aspect to students success. By enhancing abstract concepts with visual media, students can achieve a higher level of retention and better understand the presented information. Knowledge Visualization and Visual Literacy in Science Education is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on the implementation of visual images, aids, and graphics in classroom settings and focuses on how these methods stimulate critical thinking in students. Highlighting concepts relating to cognition, communication, and computing, this book is ideally designed for researchers, instructors, academicians, and students.
