Still trying to get on top of these journals, I have been given an extension so should be able to lock down my proposal and where my project is going. My next worry is how it will effect my practical progress.
This journal is really interesting and exactly what I'm looking for there are sections discussing how " mental models have been outlined as internal representations of concepts and ideas."
This is my main focus, to create something that can be drawn upon when thinking of the topic such as the rough atom animation that I did. These mental models can then be used as memory structures that can be used to "extrapolate beyond a surface understanding of presented information, to build deeper comprehension of a conceptual domain". Also this could tie into freeing up mental capacity mentioned in the previous post, used in tandem could really create a more visual, efficient and long lasting model for the reader. This would be especially helpful in the realms of using visualizations as educational methodologies.
looking into how they create the curriculum could be great for maybe incorporating into a framework?
The Art of Visualisation: Understanding metaphors.
Lynn Baker talks about the tactics frequently employed by teachers whereby they “employ the use of metaphors to assist students to develop their understanding, moving from concepts already familiar to them, to unknown areas and perhaps more abstract concepts”. This can be especially useful for faster information retention when the target new concept is complex.
So in context to my own work, looking into genetics and the elemental table are perfect domains where the concepts are all hidden to the naked eye, meaning the mind needs a reference or model to grapple with the information, creating a foundation to be build upon as you learn more.
Analogy, dialectics and lifelong learning BAILEY T. International Journal of Lifelong Education
I am in the process of reading this but it seems to be on the same train of thought, in that he suggests that complexity of topics plays a big role in how we take them in, the harder and complex the topic - the more necessary a visual aid is
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