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Word Juxtapoz: An innovative tool for promoting interest in science education
Citation
Subramaniam, R., Goh, N. K., Tan, D., & Chia, L. S. (1999). Word Juxtapoz: An innovative tool for promoting interest in science education. In S. P. Loo (Ed.), Proceedings of the MERA-ERA Joint Conference 1999: Educational Challenges in the New Millennium (pp. 65-70). Malaysian Educational Research Association; Educational Research Association (Singapore).
Abstract
Word Juxtapoz, a new approach which uses words, letters, numbers or symbols juxtaposed in a particular manner or format to convey ideas is shown to be useful for promoting interest in physics, chemistry, mathematics and biology. The juxtaposition of seemingly incongruous elements in the Word Juxtapoz puzzles fosters a scientific way with words that becomes apparent only with some understanding of the topics covered. The etymoloical basis of such puzzles is discussed as well as the methodology for generating the puzzles. Several examples are used to illustrate the approach, and their potential benefits enumerated for teachers and students.
Date Issued
1999
Description
This paper was published in the 1999 Proceedings of the MERA-ERA Joint Conference held at Malacca, Malaysia from 1-3 December 1999