The determination of the in-class applications of visual literacy and problems faced during these applications with regard to the views of Turkish classroom teachers

Kaya M. F.

4th World Conference on Educational Sciences (WCES), Barcelona, Spain, 2 - 05 February 2012, vol.46, pp.2205-2209 identifier

  • Publication Type: Conference Paper / Full Text
  • Volume: 46
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.sbspro.2012.05.455
  • City: Barcelona
  • Country: Spain
  • Page Numbers: pp.2205-2209
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purposes of this study are determining in-class applications of visual reading and visual presentation and reveal the problems faced during these applications. Quantitative methodology was used. Data gathering was performed via written answers given to open-ended questions. The results show that teachers are mostly using the visuals related with the texts from their textbook and visual development activity. In addition, the problem that they mostly mentioned is students having difficulties on expressing themselves. (C) 2012 Published by Elsevier Ltd. Selection and/or peer review under responsibility of Prof. Dr. Huseyin Uzunboylu