Visuals are used everywhere in our lives and are
frequently used in educational environments. Scientific visualizations used in
the educational environments can be a picture or a diagram or a TV show etc.
Like the others, models are scientific visuals which are used for teaching
science and especially in teaching astronomical concepts. If we talk about a
visual, we should think about how we understand or re-create or teach the
visual. Visual literacy is based on the idea that visuals can be “read”. In the
light of this knowledge, this study is aimed to present if there is a relation
between the use of models in teaching astronomy and visual literacy. The
significance of the study stems from its presenting connections between
astronomy, models and visual literacy, which were not found in Turkish
literature. For this purpose, the goals stated in Turkish National Science
Program for 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8th classes about models in astronomy were
determined. And the goals were examined in the light of visual literacy. It is
considered that visual literacy is important for understanding, analyzing and
re-creating models which can be used for better science teaching and learning.
It can be said that model usage in astronomy and visual literacy is connected.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Studies on Education |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | June 1, 2016 |
Acceptance Date | November 30, 2016 |
Published in Issue | Year 2017 Volume: 4 Issue: 1 |