Something to think with OverviewNot everything has to be, or can be, carried in the head.Often, it is possible to give learners something which behaves a little like a memo or notepad.This chapter looks at some examples.In addition, analogies can be powerful devices for supporting productive thought.Thinking with the help of analogies is a natural process that even young children can handle, given certain conditions.In spite of this, many teachers ignore or neglect them.For this reason, analogies receive particular attention in this chapter.Various kinds of analogy and their uses are described.Although they are valuable possessions, their limitations must also be recognized.
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Douglas P. Newton (2001) studied this question.