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11059 (v.4) Ed 664 - Pictorial Materials in Learning
Area: | Department of Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Technologies of instruction and the importance of pictorial forms of presentation. Examination of the instructional effectiveness of pictorial presentations. The effective design of instructional presentations with pictorial components. Mental representation and the processing of visual information related to pictorial materials used in instruction. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Described roles that pictorial materials can play in learning both generally and within a given instructional resource. Distinguished between the main classes of pictorial materials found in instructional resources. Given an account of major theories used to explain how pictorial materials give them potential advantages over non-pictorial forms of presentation. Anaysed and evaluated the pictures in given instructional materials using appropriate theoretical frameworks. Demonstrated a familiarity with scholarly literature relevant to pictorial materials in learning. Outline important cognitive components of the drawing process and discussed drawing as a tool for learning. Devised, field tested andrevised pictorial materials for a specific instructional topic, task and type of learner. Developed strategies to supplement existing pictorial materials to improve their instructional effectiveness. Transformed pictorial materials designed for one instructional medium or technology to another. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Braden, R. A. (1996), Visual literacy. In D.H. Jonassen (ed.), Handbook of research for educational communications and technology (pp. 491-520). New York, Simon and Schuster Macmillan. Dwyer, F.M. (1978), Strategies for improving visual learning. StateCollege, PA, Learning Services. Levie, W.H. (1987), Research on pictures: a guide to the literature. In H.A. Houghton and D.M. Willows (eds.) The psychology of illustration (Volume 1). New York, Springer-Verlag. Lowe, R.K. (2001), Educational illustrations. Perth, Savant. Weidenmann, B. (1994), Codes of instructional pictures. In W. Schnotz and R.W. Kulhavy (eds.). Comprehension of graphics. Amsterdam, Elsevier. Rakes, G.C. (1999), Teaching visual litercay in a multimedia age. Techtrends (43) 4, 14-18. Park, O. and Hopkins, R. (1993), Instructional conditions for using dynamic visual displays: a review. Instructional Science 22, 1-24. Duchastel, P.C. and Waller, R. (1979), Pictorial illustration in instructional texts. Educational technology 19 (11), 20-25. Kirsch, I.S. and Mosenthal, P.B. (1992), Understanding mimetic documents through knowledge modeling. Journal of Reading, 34, 552-558. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 1 40%, Assignment 2 60%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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