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Drawing to Learn in Science

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ID23339394
AuthorsShaaron Aınsworth (0000-0002-9453-7196, University of Nottingham, corresponding author), Shaaron Ainsworth (School of Psychology, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK.), Vaughan Prain (0000-0001-5832-4727, La Trobe University), Russell Tytler (0000-0003-0161-7240, Deakin University)
Year2011
Volume333
Issue6046
Pages1096-1097
Publication date2011-08-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueScience (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0036-8075 • E-ISSN: 0193-4511
PublisherAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1126/science.1204153
PMID21868658
OpenAlexW2113783426
LanguageEN
Citations received95
References cited30

Emerging research suggests drawing should be explicitly recognized as a key element in science education.

Data science · Computer Science · Science Education and Pedagogy · Science Education and Perceptions · Visual and Cognitive Learning Processes

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Citations per year6,79
Citation span2012 - 2026 (15)
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