Multimodal Signs of Learning: Tracking Semiosis in the Classroom

Multimodal Signs of Learning is a book that proposes a methodology to uncover evidence of learning in students' multimodal compositions. It is informed by social semiotic theory and tracks representation of subject content from physical and embodied teaching resources to students' handmade artefacts and physical presentations. It exposes the epistemologies inherent in the representational choices articulated in the students' multimodal designs and characterizes learning as 'design and the transformation of subject content through representation in different modes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Multimodal Signs of Learning presents a comprehensive methodology for uncovering evidence of learning in students' multimodal compositions. Drawing inspiration from social semiotic theory, the book explores the representation of subject content across various teaching resources, including physical and embodied materials, students' handmade artefacts, and physical presentations. By closely tracking the semiosis involved in these representational processes, the book unveils the epistemologies embedded within the students' multimodal designs. These epistemologies are considered valuable signs of learning, as they not only facilitate learning but also provide evidence for its recognition.

The book raises crucial questions about what constitutes multimodal learning and offers valuable insights into its practical application. It contributes to the expanding body of research on the evolving dynamics of classrooms and assessment practices, making it of immense interest to researchers and academics in the fields of education research, multimodality, semiotics, and communication.

Through its detailed analysis and insightful discussions, Multimodal Signs of Learning provides a valuable resource for educators and policymakers seeking to enhance learning outcomes and promote multimodal literacy in education. By embracing the richness and diversity of modes of representation, educators can create learning environments that foster deeper understanding, critical thinking, and creativity, enabling students to thrive in the modern world.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032057057