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