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1 online resource |
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Models and modeling in science education ; v. 7 |
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Models and modeling in science education ; v. 7.
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| Contents |
Role of Multiple Representations in Learning Biology -- Introduction to Multiple Representations: Their Importance in Biology and Biological Education / Chi-Yan Tsui, David F. Treagust -- Identifying and Developing Students' Ability to Reason with Concepts and Representations in Biology / Trevor R. Anderson, Konrad J. Schönborn, Lynn du Plessis, Abindra S. Gupthar -- Pictures in Biology Education / Wolff-Michael Roth, Lilian Pozzer-Ardenghi -- Possible Constraints of Visualization in Biology: Challenges in Learning with Multiple Representations / Billie Eilam -- Promoting the Collaborative Use of Cognitive and Metacognitive Skills Through Conceptual Representations in Hypermedia / Lei Liu, Cindy E. Hmelo-Silver -- Learning and Teaching Biotechnological Methods Using Animations / Hagit Yarden, Anat Yarden |
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Implications for Biology Teaching and Teacher Education with Multiple Representations -- Experts' Views on Translation Across Multiple External Representations in Acquiring Biological Knowledge About Ecology, Genetics, and Evolution / Konrad J. Schönborn, Susanne Bögeholz -- Evolution Is a Model, Why Not Teach It That Way? / Paul Horwitz -- Multiple Representations of Human Genetics in Biology Textbooks / Pierre Clément, Jérémy Castéra -- Deconstructing and Decoding Complex Process Diagrams in University Biology / Phyllis B. Griffard -- Learning Tree Thinking: Developing a New Framework of Representational Competence / Kristy L. Halverson, Patricia Friedrichsen -- Understanding Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration: Encouraging a View of Biological Nested Systems / Reneé Schwartz, Mary H. Brown -- Scientific Models in the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Research and in the Biology Curriculum / Alice Siu Ling Wong, Maurice M.W. Cheng, Valerie W.Y. Yip |
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Assessment of Learning and Teaching with Multiple Representations -- Supporting and Assessing Complex Biology Learning with Computer-Based Simulations and Representations / Barbara C. Buckley, Edys S. Quellmalz -- Secondary Students' Understanding of Genetics Using BioLogica: Two Case Studies / Chi-Yan Tsui, David F. Treagust -- The Hidden Hand that Shapes Conceptual Understanding: Choosing Effective Representations for Teaching Cell Division and Climate Change / Kai Niebert, Tanja Riemeier, Harald Gropengießer -- Analogy and Gesture for Mental Visualization of DNA Structure / Anveshna Srivastava, Jayashree Ramadas -- Multiple Representations in Modeling Strategies for the Development of Systems Thinking in Biology Education / Roald Pieter Verhoeff, Kerst Th Boersma, Arend Jan Waarlo -- Conclusion: Contributions of Multiple Representations to Biological Education / David F. Treagust, Chi-Yan Tsui |
| Summary |
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 learning biology at each level--macro, micro, sub-micro, and symbolic, illustrating how MERs can be used in teaching across these levels and in various combinations, as well as in differing contexts and topic areas. The strategies outlined will help students' reasoning and problem-solving skills, enhance their ability to construct mental models and internal representations, and, ultimately, will assist in increasing public understanding of biology-related issues, a key goal in today's world of pressing concerns over societal problems about food, environment, energy, and health. The book concludes by highlighting important aspects of research in biological education in the post-genomic, information age |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Biology -- Study and teaching.
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NATURE -- Reference.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Biology.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- General.
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Droit.
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Sciences sociales.
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Sciences humaines.
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Biology -- Study and teaching
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Treagust, David F
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Tsui, Chi-Yan
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| ISBN |
9789400741928 |
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9400741928 |
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1299407811 |
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9781299407817 |
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