Thinking Like a Scientist, Historian, and Mathematician: Introducing Disciplinary Literacy with Picture Books

Abstract

Disciplinary literacy refers to the specialized ways of reading,
writing, thinking, and communicating that are
characteristic of specific academic disciplines. Research
emphasizes that each discipline has its unique literacy practices
that students must acquire to engage deeply with content.1,2 For
instance, scientists prioritize empirical evidence and hypothesis
testing, historians focus on sourcing and contextual analysis, and
mathematicians value logical reasoning and problem-solving