What is visual literacy and how do visual literacy strategies play a role in a classroom. We live in a visually saturated world so it is necessary to provide students with the skills they will need to take on an active role in society.
- visual literacy incorporates pictures, drawings, photographs, concept maps, graphics, videos and multimedia
- it promotes problem solving and innovative thinking
- helps students develop the capacity to use visual tools for explaining, teaching and learning
- teaches collaborative thinking
- visual literacy, especially concept maps, provide strong evidence for improvements in memory, identification of main ideas and scaffolded learning
- it captures the interest of students and keeps their attention
Reference:
Younie, S., Leask, M., & Burden, K. (2015). Teaching and Learning with ICT in the Primary School (2nd). Oxon: Routledge
Great to see a start to your reflective journey. These are great principles that will underpin your pedagogy as it grows.
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