Drawing Conclusions: Using Visual Thinking to Understand Complex Concepts in the Classroom

Author:   Patricia A. Dunn
Publisher:   Teachers' College Press
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9780807764923


Pages:   128
Publication Date:   28 February 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Patricia A. Dunn
Publisher:   Teachers' College Press
Imprint:   Teachers' College Press
Weight:   0.185kg
ISBN:  

9780807764923


ISBN 10:   0807764922
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   28 February 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Contents Introduction 1 Why Student-Produced Juxtaposed Visual Representations? 2 Advantages of Juxtaposed Visual Representations 8 1. Preparing to Juxtapose Visual Representations 13 Modeling the Process 13 Deepening Discussions 19 2. Pathos, Perspective Shifts, and Metaphors 26 Pathos, Drama, and Stick Figures 27 Perspective Shifts 37 Metaphors 40 3. Sketches as Formative Assessment 52 Teaching Troublesome Knowledge 54 Assessing Conceptual Understanding 56 Promoting Deeper Learning 63 4. Grappling With Traditional Versus Contemporary/Critical Theory 74 Text-as-Shoe Metaphor 75 Readers’ Awareness of Lenses 76 Print Versus Audio Texts 78 Problematic Canonical Texts 81 5. Sketching as a Tool for Reorganization 88 Juxtaposing to Troubleshoot 88 Viewing Versus Discussing 93 Proposed Changes to the Process 100 6. Student Responses to Juxtaposed Visual Representations 102 Analyzing Survey Results 103 Students’ Comments 105 Conclusion 106 Appendix: Survey—Students’ Views on Using Juxtaposed Visual Representations 107 References 110 Index 114 About the Author 120

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"""This is a valuable resource and direction for those in all fields of education."" --Teachers College Record"


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Patricia A. Dunn is a professor of English at Stony Brook University.

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