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The Importance of Visual Aids in Learning and Teaching
The Importance of Visual Aids in Learning and Teaching
The Importance of Visual Aids in Learning and Teaching
Special Issue on International Research Development and Scientific Excellence in Academic Life
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It’s important to note that visual literacy is not new. As Like problems with many possible answers
infants, we take in a tremendous amount of information Often, are creatively, technologically, or mechanically
visually and quickly begin learning through the visual talented
mode. For young children, visuals are an important part of Can tackle higher level math successfully often before
how they interact with the rest of the world. Invite a child mastering basic facts
to share—“Please tell me about your picture”—and a Have good long-term visual memory
whole story will unfold. In fact, until we become proficient Create unique methods of organization Needs to “see”
at written and spoken language, most of us rely on materials
depictions to communicate our ideas and wants.
Conclusion
Over time, however, our visual skills – observing, looking To conclude, using visuals aids as a teaching method
closely, analyzing images, imagining, doodling, and stimulates thinking and improves learning environment in
otherwise depicting – can sometimes diminish as our focus a classroom. Effective use of visual aids substitutes
turns to other forms of communication (verbal and monotonous learning environments. Students develop and
written). But, as noted, the demands of the new century increase personal understanding of the areas of learning
and the rise of technology suggest we need to integrate when they experience a successful and pleasant learning in
opportunities to learn, teach, and interact visually within the classroom. Students find visual aids sessions useful
education contexts. This book will help educators re- and relevant when it has some direct relation to the course
energize and build upon these innate abilities in both content.
themselves and their students.
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