Analysis of Visual Representations in Middle School U.S. History Texts

Autor/inn/en	King-Sears, Margaret E.; Berkeley, Sheri; Arditi, Orit; Daley, Hyle L.; Hott, Brittany L.; Larsen, Anna L.
Titel	Analysis of Visual Representations in Middle School U.S. History Texts
Quelle	In: Journal of Visual Literacy, 37 (2018) 2, S.85-102 (18 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (King-Sears, Margaret E.) ORCID (Berkeley, Sheri) ORCID (Hott, Brittany L.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1051-144X
DOI	10.1080/1051144X.2018.1486563
Schlagwörter	Visual Literacy; Graphs; Maps; Visual Aids; Grade 8; United States History; Textbooks; Textbook Content; Instructional Materials; Middle Schools; History Instruction + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Literacy; Visualization; Visualisation; Schreib- und Lesekompetenz; Visualisierung; Grafische Darstellung; Map; Karte; Anschauungsmaterial; School year 08; 8. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 08; Textbook; Text book; Schulbuch; Lehrbuch; Lehrbuchtext; Lehrmaterial; Lehrmittel; Unterrichtsmedien; Middle school; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; History lessons; Geschichtsunterricht
Abstract	This study analyzed three types of visual representations (graphs, maps, & graphic organizers) in the most widely used eighth-grade U.S. History textbooks. The analyses included how each visual was constructed and used within the context of text narrative. Purposeful sampling techniques were used to select a representative sample of varied topics addressed in all textbooks. Findings indicate that graphic organizers and maps were used more frequently across texts than graphs. Although most visuals were constructed well, few texts explicitly or implicitly connected the visuals to texts' narrative, which has literacy implications for students' comprehension. Other strengths and areas of need are identified. For areas of need, implications for pedagogies to enhance students' comprehension of and connections with the visuals themselves are described. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01