Visual representation has been shown to encourage constructive strategies. Inventing representations (including drawings) acts as preparation for future learning. The growing interest in drawing reflects new understandings of science as a multimodal discursive practice, as well as mounting evidence for its value in supporting quality learning.
Continue ReadingThe picture superiority effect in recognition memory: A developmental study using the response signal procedure
The study examined the development of picture superiority effect in recognition memory in groups ranging in age from 7 to 20 years. The picture superiority effect showed a clear developmental trend.
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Participants monitored a monotonous mock telephone message. Half of the group was randomly assigned to a ‘doodling’ condition where they shaded printed shapes while listening to the telephone call. The doodling group performed better on the monitoring task and recalled 29% more information on a surprise memory test.
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