The use of cartoon illustration for the assessment of social science concepts. (November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fradkin, Chris
• Is Part Of: Visual communication. Volume 18:Number 4(2019)
• Page Start: 549
• Page End: 556
• Publication Date: 2019-11
• Subjects: assessment -- cartoon drawing -- concepts -- education -- undergraduate; Visual communication -- Periodicals; Popular culture -- Periodicals; Art and society -- Periodicals; 302.222
• DOI: 10.1177/1470357218759896
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1470-3572

Abstract

The assessment of conceptual knowledge presents a challenge, particularly at the university level, at which large class size precludes individual assessment for assessment through multiple-choice examinations. This practitioner essay sets forth an alternative format: the use of cartoon illustration as a tool for the assessment of students' conceptual knowledge. The context is an upper-division (third- and fourth-year students) psychology class at an American public research university. Student artwork is included, past research is discussed, and implications for the future are considered.