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Woodward, Arthur – Social Education, 1989
Stating that the primary function of textbooks is to transmit quantity and quality of knowledge, Woodward argues that photographs and other design features should be relevant to the topic, extending learning beyond the written text. Presents recommendations for evaluating the instructional quality of textbook photographs. (GEA)
Descriptors: Civics, Elementary Secondary Education, Illustrations, Instructional Effectiveness