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  1. Drawing as a method of researching social representations

    Regarding researchers' drawing skills, Lyon (2020) argued that if participants are not expected to have special drawing skills, neither should researchers. In addition, it is advisable to recruit an artist or art pedagogy expert to lead the drawing sessions. ... Drawing: Research, Theory, Practice 2(1): 129-142. Crossref. Google Scholar ...

  2. Drawing-to-Learn: A Framework for Using Drawings to Promote Model-Based

    The drawing of visual representations is important for learners and scientists alike, such as the drawing of models to enable visual model-based reasoning. Yet few biology instructors recognize drawing as a teachable science process skill, as reflected by its absence in the Vision and Change report's Modeling and Simulation core competency. Further, the diffuse research on drawing can be ...

  3. Learning by Drawing Visual Representations: Potential, Purposes, and

    The technique of drawing to learn has received increasing attention in recent years. In this article, we will present distinct purposes for using drawing that are based on active, constructive, and interactive forms of engagement.

  4. Drawn to science

    Drawing skills can be learnt and taught. ... As well as supporting learning outcomes, research indicates that drawing (even without training) can enhance visual-thinking skills, creativity and ...

  5. Drawing as a versatile cognitive tool

    Drawing is a cognitive tool that makes the invisible contents of mental life visible. Humans use this tool to produce a remarkable variety of pictures, from realistic portraits to schematic diagrams.

  6. (PDF) Drawing as a research tool: what does it add?

    Drawing and diagramming are a useful qualitative method utilizing visual tools as a means for understanding participants' experiences; assisting in the exploration, communication, and ...

  7. Introduction: Knowledge in the Making: Drawing and Writing as Research

    Both writing and drawing have the power to translate concepts and observations into two-dimensional, manageable, reproducible objects. They help to develop research questions and they open up an interaction between the gathering of phenomena and the formation of theses.

  8. PDF DRAWINGS AS RESEARCH METHOD

    The use of the arts (drawing, collage, drama, dance, photography, and video to name only some of the modes) in qualitative research brings together researchers and artist-practitioners working in such areas as image-based research (Weber, 2008), arts-informed research (Knowles & Cole, 2008), and a/r/tography (Springgay, 2008).

  9. Using drawing to study student research experiences

    As students navigate their membership within a community like a physics research group, they develop a mental model of the community of practice and use this model to guide their future career decisions. Drawing has been shown to illustrate students' perspectives and experiences, offering important benefits as a source of qualitative information.

  10. Drawing Connections: new directions in drawing and cognition research

    In addition to the teaching of drawing skills, drawing as a facilitator of learning in other fields is also on the research agenda. The kinds of thinking associated with 'creativity': problem solving, divergent thinking, intuitive judgement making, visualisation and visuo-spatial reasoning are universal skills needed by our future ...

  11. (PDF) Using Drawings in Qualitative Interviews: An ...

    Abstract Abstract. Drawings are employed by qualitative researchers in many creative ways, and in many different contexts, and a variety of different terms are used to describe similar techniques ...

  12. Drawing to Learn in Science

    Scientists draw to clarify ideas for colleagues, students, and the public (2, 5). In externalizing private knowledge more permanently, visual representation is one way to enable broader dissemination (4). Through drawing, students make their thinking explicit and specific, which leads to opportunities to exchange and clarify meanings between ...

  13. (PDF) Drawing as a research tool: Making and understanding in art and

    This method is well established in architectural research. "Research through drawing" as an analysis method enables the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of architecture projects, through ...

  14. Using drawing in research with children: lessons from practice

    The qualitative research projects discussed include investigations of school improvement and consideration of school design, in which freehand drawing was used in different contexts with young people. In many cases, the value of the visual data was high, contributing strongly to the research aims.

  15. Drawing-to-Learn: A Framework for Using Drawings to Promote Model-Based

    More research on the effects of drawing medium on learning is needed (e.g., Mayer et al., 2005; Templeman-Kluit, ... And if drawing skills are part of a summative assessment, they should be aligned with formative experiences in the same drawing category (i.e., representational or abstract). ...

  16. Research skills and exam support

    This resource was developed to offer creative research strategies to support a broad range of Art & Design curriculums for GCSE, BTech, and A-Level students. How to Research models how artists can carry out research, with a specific focus on writing, drawing and looking. We invited three artists to respond to a project brief, providing prompts ...

  17. 10 Science-Backed Benefits of Drawing

    10. It bolsters communication skills. Drawing can also refine one's communication skills. Research suggests that drawing is an outlet for communication that represents a fraction of a person's character. Drawing relies on symbolism to express affection and build a sense of trust with others.

  18. Drawing as a Tool for Learning

    1. Look at the object, not at your drawing. Your inner critic will stop you if you give it the opportunity to judge your work. If you look at the object, your brain will do an amazing job of guiding your hand with minimal effort. 2. Seek out geometric shapes of the big picture.

  19. The Best Drawing Exercises to Improve Your Skills

    A contour drawing exercise can improve skills in drawing accurate proportions, form and structure in artworks, freehand without aids. Grab a pencil, or pen and observe and outline the main elements in your reference. Try and be accurate with your portrayal of the subject, if you make a mistake, erase it or start a fresh.

  20. Learning by Drawing Visual Representations: Potential, Purposes, and

    Drawing and sketching by learners were found to be effective in facilitating memory and generating visual models as part of higher-order thinking skills (Ainsworth & Scheiter, 2021; Heideman ...

  21. Research Skills: What They Are and How They Benefit You

    Different Types of Research Skills. Research skills are categorised into different sub-skills. The most common types are: Quantitative Skills. Quantitative skills refer to the ability to work with numerical data and perform mathematical and statistical analyses to extract meaningful insights and draw conclusions.

  22. A study of practical drawing skills and knowledge transferable skills

    Introduction. The education in the school fine arts curriculum is discipline-based art education (DBAE) (Broome et al., 2019).The DBAE educational model refers to children learning the foundational knowledge of fine arts, drawing practical skills, and appreciation ability of artworks through the fine arts curriculum (Chalmers, 2019).The purpose of discipline-based art education is to ...

  23. Boosting Students' Memory Through Drawing

    A new study shows that drawing is superior to activities such as reading or writing because it forces the person to process information in multiple ways: visually, kinesthetically, and semantically. Across a series of experiments, researchers found drawing information to be a powerful way to boost memory, increasing recall by nearly double.

  24. Research Skills: What They Are and Why They're Important

    Critical thinking refers to a person's ability to think rationally and analyze and interpret information and make connections. This skill is important in research because it allows individuals to better gather and evaluate data and establish significance. Common critical thinking skills include: Open-mindedness. Inference.

  25. New guidelines on research misconduct draw mixed response

    New research integrity guidelines ease handling of unintentional mistakes, will not require starting inquiries within 30 days of a misconduct allegation.