1. Non-Linguistic Representations
Classroom Instruction that works
Robert J. Marzano
Chapter 6

2. Question: What is non-linguistic representations?
BRAINSTORM PLEASE
Question: What is non-linguistic representations?

3. Knowledge stored in 2 forms:
Linguistic form
Statements in long-term memory
Imagery form
Mental pictures
Physical sensations:
Smell, taste, touch, sound,
Kinaesthetic association

4. Elaborate on Knowledge
Process of generating non-linguistic representations engages students in elaborative thinking
Elaborating on knowledge helps students understand it in greater depth.
Enhanced by asking students to explain and justify their elaborations
explain

5. Why should we use both?
The more we use both systems the better we can think about and recall knowledge.
Explicitly engaging students in non-linguistic representations stimulates and increases activity in the brain.

6. Variety of Non-linguistic Representations
Creating graphic representations
Making physical models
Generating mental pictures
Drawing pictures and pictographs
Engaging in kinaesthetic activity

7. How do Graphic Organizers help?
WHY?
Combine Linguistic mode:
words
phrases
Use non-linguistic mode:
symbols and arrows represent relationships

9. And now for our Kinaesthetic Activity!

10. Non-Linguistic Strategies 2 forms Representations Elaborate Knowledge
Graphic Organizers
Physical models
Mental Pictures
Draw
Kinesthetic Activity
2 forms
Elaborate Knowledge
Linguistic
- statements
Imagery
Mental pictures
Physical sensations
-helps recall knowledge
- Stimulate both sides of the brain