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McTigue, Erin M.; Flowers, Amanda C. – Reading Teacher, 2011
Constructing meaning from science texts relies not only on comprehending the words but also the diagrams and other graphics. The goal of this study was to explore elementary students' perceptions of science diagrams and their skills related to diagram interpretation. 30 students, ranging from second grade through middle school, completed a diagram…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Visual Literacy, Literacy, Science Education
Donar, Ann – Canadian Review of Art Education: Research and Issues, 2010
This article begins with a synopsis of the film "Edward Burtynsky: Manufactured Landscapes", directed by Jennifer Baichwal. While the author can relate to the statements made in this synopsis, her experience and understanding of this 90-minute journey is much more intense and complex. In this essay, she attempts to dissect and examine…
Descriptors: Visual Learning, Nonprint Media, Visual Literacy, Literacy