A comparative analysis of analogies in secondary biology and chemistry textbooks used in Australian schools |
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| Authors: | Rodney B Thiele Grady J Venville Dr David F Treagust |
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| Institution: | (1) Science and Mathematics Education Centre, Curtin University of Technology, GPO Box U1987, 6001 Perth, Australia |
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| Abstract: | To aid the explanation of abstract science concepts, authors of textbooks employ learning tools such as analogies to help
students learn. Analogies are believed to allow new material to be more easily assimilated with students' prior knowledge
by linking it to their previous experiences. Continuing research on analogies in science textbooks and science teaching is
providing a clearer picture of the types of analogies that are available (Duit, 1991), their ranges of presentation style
(Curtis & Reigeluth, 1984; Thiele & Treagust, 1992), and their efficacy to effect students' conceptual understandings (Harrison
& Treagust, 1993). |
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