Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2014
Publication Title
Virginia Journal of Science Education
Abstract
Scientific visualizations of phenomena can enhance the way learners understand scientific concepts (Honey & Hilton, 2011). Scientific concepts can be abstract and difficult for students to understand and visualizations can help make these abstract concepts more concrete for students. For example, chemistry students often struggle with understanding how atoms bond since they cannot directly see atoms. Using a visualization to show students how the electrons are shared or transferred can help students understand these abstract concepts. In addition, many visualizations are freely available online and can be a key element to maintain quality science instruction with limited resources.
Recommended Citation
TY - JOUR AU - Whitworth, Brooke AU - Chiu, Jennifer PY - 2013/01/01 SP - T1 - Pre-service teachers’ use of visualizations in the science classroom: A case study JO - Journal of Virginia Science Education ER -