Visual thinking in the classroom: Insights from the research literature

Mathai, Sindhu (2007) Visual thinking in the classroom: Insights from the research literature. [Publications (Pre-joining)]

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Abstract

In this paper, an attempt has been made to integrate insights from three sources of research literature pertaining to the nature and use of visual images: history of science, cognitive science (both top-down and bottom-up approaches) and pedagogical practices. Children should be made familiar with the use of visual resources and visual thinking from early childhood. Drawings can be used as an effective tool during this process, assuming the status of a non-verbal language. Based on their preferred mode of thinking and communication, ‘visual’ and ‘verbal’ thinkers have been identified. Also domains such as design and biology are more visual than others. However, visual thinking is essential for creative reasoning and problem solving, especially in science. Therefore there is a need to acculturate children into its working procedures from the early school years.

Item Type:	Publications (Pre-joining)
Authors:	Mathai, Sindhu
Editors:	Editors Email ORCID Natarajan, C. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Choksi, B. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
Document Language:	Language English
Subjects:	Social sciences > Education
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > School of Education
Full Text Status:	Restricted
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5856
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