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Multiple Representations in Biological Education
David F. Treagust (Ed.)
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Description for Multiple Representations in Biological Education
Hardback. This publication partly redresses the underrepresentation of biology education in the research literature, focusing on the deployment of multiple external representations (commonly used analogies, metaphors and visualizations) in the biology classroom. Editor(s): Treagust, David Franklin; Tsui, Chi-Yan. Series: Models and Modeling in Science Education. Num Pages: 407 pages, 90 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNU; PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 750.
This new publication in the Models and Modeling in Science Education series synthesizes a wealth of international research on using multiple representations in biology education and aims for a coherent framework in using them to improve higher-order learning. Addressing a major gap in the literature, the volume proposes a theoretical model for advancing biology educators' notions of how multiple external representations (MERs) such as analogies, metaphors and visualizations can best be harnessed for improving teaching and learning in biology at all pedagogical levels. The content tackles the conceptual and linguistic difficulties of ... Read more
This new publication in the Models and Modeling in Science Education series synthesizes a wealth of international research on using multiple representations in biology education and aims for a coherent framework in using them to improve higher-order learning. Addressing a major gap in the literature, the volume proposes a theoretical model for advancing biology educators' notions of how multiple external representations (MERs) such as analogies, metaphors and visualizations can best be harnessed for improving teaching and learning in biology at all pedagogical levels. The content tackles the conceptual and linguistic difficulties of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Series
Models and Modeling in Science Education
Condition
New
Weight
750g
Number of Pages
390
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400741911
SKU
V9789400741911
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Multiple Representations in Biological Education
From the book reviews: The book ... exemplifies how students could be actively engaged in their learning through interpretations and manipulations of models and other modes of external representations (ERs) ... . I find this book a much-needed collection of resources and supportive research. Treagust and Tsui gathered under the same roof remarkable and thoughtful examples ... Read more