Visual learning

Visual learning is a proven teaching method in which graphic organizers, such as webs, concept maps and idea maps, are used to help students of all ages think and learn more effectively.

Related Topics:
Graphic organizers - Concept maps

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Students create graphic organizers by selecting symbols to represent ideas and information. To show the relationships between ideas, students link the symbols and add words to further clarify meaning.

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By representing information spatially and with images, students are able to focus on meaning, reorganize and group similar ideas easily, and make better use of their visual memory.

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Visual learning is fundamental to student success and can be used to improve academic performance across the curriculum.

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