The Importance of Images in Astronomy Education.

Pena, B. Martinez; Quilez, M. J. Gil

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ERIC Number: EJ638163

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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The Importance of Images in Astronomy Education.

Pena, B. Martinez; Quilez, M. J. Gil

International Journal of Science Education, v23 n11 p1125-35 Nov 2001

Reports on a study of the relationship between written content and its illustration. Also explores the problem of image comprehension. The study involved students (n=78) in a teacher training course. Concludes that very strong inducements to attract attention to illustration must be included in the text. (Contains 35 references.) (DDR)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Structures, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Illustrations, Instructional Materials, Science Education, Teacher Education Curriculum

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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