Visualization: Theory and Practice in Science Education
Author | : John K. Gilbert |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 326 |
Release | : 2007-12-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781402052675 |
ISBN-13 | : 1402052677 |
Rating | : 4/5 (677 Downloads) |
Download or read book Visualization: Theory and Practice in Science Education written by John K. Gilbert and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-05 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: External representations (pictures, diagrams, graphs, concrete models) have always been valuable tools for the science teacher. This book brings together the insights of practicing scientists, science education researchers, computer specialists, and cognitive scientists, to produce a coherent overview. It links presentations about cognitive theory, its implications for science curriculum design, and for learning and teaching in classrooms and laboratories.