Dr T Premalatha

Content analysis of visual representations in biology textbooks across selected educational boards from asia

• Authors Details :  
• Parthasarathy J,  
• Premalatha T

Journal title : Cogent Education

Publisher : Informa UK Limited

Online ISSN : 2331-186X

Journal volume : 9

Journal issue : 1

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The aim of the present study was to explore the nature of visual representations in biology textbooks across five educational boards across Asia through quantitative and qualitative content analysis. Descriptive statistics was used during the quantitative analysis. Qualitative content analysis involved a deductive approach where visuals in these textbooks were examined and categorized into different categories based on a newly developed typology and taxonomy of visual representation (coding scheme). Under this newly developed typology and taxonomy (coding scheme), visuals in biology textbooks can be categorized into 19 different categories. The findings of the study summarized the characteristics of visual representation usage in these textbooks in terms of their prevalence, distributional differences and trends. Through this study, a new perspective on the taxonomy and classification of visual representations, especially for biology textbooks, has been proposed. Biology teachers and textbook authors can gain insights through the findings of the study. Subjects: General Science; Biology; Secondary Education

Article DOI & Crossmark Data

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2022.2057002

Article Subject Details

• Biological Sciences
• Education and social science
• Education and training

Article Keywords Details

• Biology textbook; content analysis; educational board; science education; visual representation

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