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标题：Students’ Comprehension of Science Concepts Depicted in Textbook Illustrations
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作者：Michelle Cook, Ph.D.
期刊名称：The Electronic Journal of Science Education
印刷版ISSN：1087-3430
电子版ISSN：1087-3430
出版年度：2008
卷号：12
期号：1
出版社：Southwestern University
摘要：Visual representations are commonly used in science instruction to enhance learning. In this study, 86 high school biology students were asked to study an illustration of meiosis to determine their ability to recognize, understand, and interpret textbook images. Data collected from interview and written responses to questions revealed that while the task helped them learn about the topic of meiosis in terms of labeling structures and describing the phases, students were unable to communicate an understanding of the overall purpose of meiosis. The findings of this study have implications for the design and scaffolding of visual representations.
关键词：Comprehension;Science Concepts;Textbooks;Illustrations;Education