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Chapter 5 – Nonlinguistic Representations Imagery and Action Creating new paths for memory and future connections
Transcript of Chap 5
Chapter 5 – Nonlinguistic Representations
Chapter 5 – Nonlinguistic Representations
Imagery and Action
Creating new paths for memory and future
connections
Nonlinguistic Representation:
Nonlinguistic Representation:
Helps students represent knowledge as imagery
Taps students’ natural tendency for visual imagery processing
Helps construct meaning of relevant content and skills
Provides better capacity for recall later
The goal of the nonlinguistic strategy is to produce images of knowledge in
students’ minds so they are better able to process, organize, and
retrieve information from memory.
The goal of the nonlinguistic strategy is to produce images of knowledge in
students’ minds so they are better able to process, organize, and
retrieve information from memory.
Positive Effect Size: 0.49
Positive Effect Size: 0.49
Average gain in achievement:19 percentile
points.
Research: Grade 11 students used interactive software with
graphing calculator images to study quadratic equations.
Research: Grade 11 students used interactive software with
graphing calculator images to study quadratic equations.
These students outperformed the control group on a standardized test.
More research:Foreign language students learned
clothing-related vocabulary by participating in a fashion show, acting
as both announcer and model.
More research:Foreign language students learned
clothing-related vocabulary by participating in a fashion show, acting
as both announcer and model.
This kinesthetic activity helped those students outperform other students who
participated in traditional activities such as completing worksheets and writing.
Five Recommendations for Classroom Practice…Five Recommendations for Classroom Practice…
1. Use graphic organizers1. Use graphic organizers
2. Make physical models2. Make physical models
3. Generate mental pictures3. Generate mental pictures
Please close your eyes…
4. Create pictures, illustrations, and pictographs4. Create pictures, illustrations, and pictographs
5. Engage in kinesthetic activities
5. Engage in kinesthetic activities
Give us your best example…
Text-based information will never go away, but
imagery
and
offer additional paths into a learner’s permanent memory, and help make
information available for future connections.
action
