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Non-Linguistic Representation
s Classroom Instruction that works
Robert J. MarzanoChapter 6
BRAINSTORM PLEASEQuestion:
What is non-linguistic
representations?
Knowledge stored in 2 forms:
O Linguistic form O Statements in long-term memory
O Imagery form O Mental picturesO Physical sensations:
O Smell, taste, touch, sound,O Kinaesthetic association
Elaborate on Knowledge O Process of generating non-linguistic
representations engages students in elaborative thinking
O Elaborating on knowledge helps students understand it in greater depth.
O Enhanced by asking students to explain and justify their elaborations
explain
Why should we use both?
O The more we use both systems the better we can think about and recall knowledge.
O Explicitly engaging students in non-linguistic representations stimulates and increases activity in the brain.
Variety of Non-linguistic Representations
O Creating graphic representationsO Making physical models O Generating mental picturesO Drawing pictures and pictographsO Engaging in kinaesthetic activity
How do Graphic Organizers help? O WHY?
O Combine Linguistic mode:O words O phrases
O Use non-linguistic mode:O symbols and arrows represent
relationships
And now for our Kinaesthetic
Activity!
Non-Linguistic Representat
ions
2 forms
Elaborate
Knowledge
-helps recall knowledge- Stimulate both sides of the brain
Strategies1. Graphic
Organizers
2. Physical models
3. Mental Pictures
4. Draw 5. Kinesthe
tic Activity
Linguistic
- statemen
ts
Imagery- Mental
pictures- Physical
sensations