Visual Literacy in Primary Science: Exploring Anatomy Cross-Section Production Skills.
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| Title: | Visual Literacy in Primary Science: Exploring Anatomy Cross-Section Production Skills. |
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| Authors: | García Fernández, Beatriz1 Beatriz.Garcia@uclm.es, Ruiz-Gallardo, José2 JoseReyes.Ruiz@uclm.es |
| Source: | Journal of Science Education & Technology. Apr2017, Vol. 26 Issue 2, p161-174. 14p. 4 Diagrams, 4 Charts. |
| Subject Terms: | *Visual literacy, *Science education (Primary), *Primary education, *Human anatomy education, *Ability testing |
| Abstract: | Are children competent producing anatomy cross-sections? To answer this question, we carried out a case study research aimed at testing graphic production skills in anatomy of nutrition. The graphics produced by 118 children in the final year of primary education were analysed. The children had to draw a diagram of a human cross section, integrating knowledge of anatomy acquired from longitudinal sections. The results show that they have very limited skills in producing these graphics judging by the dimensions (scale, shape, organs represented and its organization inside the section) and their conception of human anatomy at thoracic level (location of the organs, elements in the spaces between them and connections between organs). The results also indicate that the only exposure to cross-sections in daily life is not enough by itself to draw them correctly, so this type of graphic production should be addressed from the earliest stages of education, since it contributes to the development of visual literacy, and this is a crucial skill when it comes to learning science concepts and developing scientific literacy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Education Research Complete |
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