Textbook Illustrations. Fact or Filler?.

Holliday, William G.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ418999

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1990

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Textbook Illustrations. Fact or Filler?

Holliday, William G.

Science Teacher, v57 n9 p27-29 Dec 1990

Discussed is the importance or unimportance of including visuals and illustrations in science textbooks. Characteristics of visuals, misconceptions, individual student differences, publishers views, and recommendations to science teachers when choosing science texts are included. (KR)

Descriptors: Illustrations, Instructional Materials, Misconceptions, Science Education, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Student Characteristics, Student Interests, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Selection, Textbooks, Visual Aids

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

Education Level: N/A

Audience: Teachers; Researchers; Practitioners

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A