The Graphic Schemata Drawings of Children Using Golomb’s Representational Theory
Abstract
This study intends to study primary schools’ children’s graphic schemata drawings developments using Golomb’s representational theory. The graphic schemata drawing of 7-8, 9-10 and 11-12-year-old children was examined based on the stimulus given to them. Children’s drawing responses were observed in terms of representational activity marks such as line, shape and colour. The subjects were 384 from primary schools. Stimulus materials consisting of a theme “A Garden with Trees, Flowers and Insects” were given to the children to complete their drawings. The statistical analysis uses frequencies, percentages, and chi-square measurement to analyse the drawings of the children. The analysis indicates that the three key aspects of Golomb’s representation have similarities and differences based on each group of young children’s age. The findings revealed that Golomb’s representational theory were significant to the primary schools’ children’s age group. Hence, it can be concluded children’s creative and intellectual development is positively impacted.
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