Attempts to define how the amount of realistic detail in a visualization affects subjects' achievement. (KS)

This study sought to determine whether slides used as a part of a lecture course on the history of psychology were promoting the educational aims of the course or merely acting as an "affective relief." Results showed a significant correlation between an unannounced slide recognition test and performance on other course examinations. (JDH)

Maintains that an anthropological perspective offers exciting possibilities for developing intercultural understanding in the visual arts. Examines the problems encountered when applying this perspective to the visual art of radically different cultures. (JDH)

The paper suggests that art should be an essential experience of a gifted individual, since it encourages creative expression through visual language. The writer argues that the quality of a drawing depends on the material available to the child and the expectation of the adult supporting the activity. (Author/CL)

Advocates the use of the whole language method in writing instruction to emphasize communication rather than mechanical correctness in writing. Discusses the following whole language techniques: having children see themselves as authors, using predictable books, encouraging inventive spelling, and using and displaying student work. (DMM)

Visual imagery as a factor relating to spelling performance and retention was compared with auditory and kinesthetic factors among children in grades 4, 5, and 6. Results revealed that visual imagery was superior to auditory for both spelling and retention. (Author/MT)

Computers should not supplant other forms of basic instruction for learning disabled students. Overreliance on computers could lead to difficulties for students with poor visual skills and to inadequate practice for students with motor problems. (CL)

In this study, secondary school students in India, Scotland, and Africa were tested on learning and recall of material presented in words and/or pictures.

This book provides a guide to visual instruction and assessment using the Unit Visual Framework (UVF). Combining pictures, color, and text for meaningful representation of the core concepts in a unit of study, UVFs result in a deepened understanding by all students, regardless of language level. The manual includes specific steps and suggestions…

Discusses how the art process and product combined to orient youthful perceptions to what was important, worthy of attention, expected, and fitting in their world. (Author)

A brief description of a program in visual literacy developed to help illustrate to high school students some of the basic elements involved in communication. (AK)

Reviews research concerning (1) the superiority of one modality over another, (2) the simultaneous use of different modalities, and (3) modality studies specifically focused on reading. Includes a pro-reaction and a con-reaction paper. Bibliography. (WB)

Describes how short films can augment the young student's understanding of such literary concepts as point of view, plot, tone, characterization, setting, and author's intention; illustrated. (SW)

Validity and reliability of a videotaped speechreading test, "Eyes and Spoken Language," designed to assess how effectively a person utilizes linguistic constraints in responding to spoken language via the visual pathway, were established using responses of 68 nonhearing impaired young adults. A significant learning effect was…