Teaching Strategies for the Visual Learner Provide lots of interesting visual material in a variety of formats. Make sure visual presentations are well-organized. During lessons, ensure auditory learners are in a position to hear well. Make handouts and all other written work as visually appealing as possible, and easily read. Make full use of a variety of technologies: computer, OHP, video camera, live video feeds/close circuit TV, photography, internet, etc. Major Traits of the Visual Learner Prefers to see words written down When something is being described, the visual learner also prefers to have a picture to view. Prefers a time-line or some other similar diagram to remember historical events. Prefers written instructions rather than verbal instructions. Observes all the physical elements in a classroom. Carefully organizes their learning materials. Enjoys decorating their learning areas. Prefers photographs and illustrations with printed content. Remembers and understands through the use of diagrams, charts and maps. Appreciates presentations using OHP transparencies or handouts. Studies materials by reading notes and organizing it in outline form. Enjoys visual art activities. Activity Suggestions for the Visual Learner Diagrams Written reports Illustrations Games Graphs Flash cards Displays Writing Photographs Crossword & word Cartoons find puzzles Coloring books Newspapers Slide Shows/Power Point Letters Posters Recipes Movies Bulletin boards Collages Magazines OHP transparencies Workbooks TV shows Reading
Teaching Strategies for the Visual Learner Provide lots of interesting visual material in a variety of formats. Make sure visual presentations are well-organized. During lessons, ensure auditory learners are in a position to hear well. Make handouts and all other written work as visually appealing as possible, and easily read. Make full use of a variety of technologies: computer, OHP, video camera, live video feeds/close circuit TV, photography, internet, etc. Major Traits of the Visual Learner Prefers to see words written down When something is being described, the visual learner also prefers to have a picture to view. Prefers a time-line or some other similar diagram to remember historical events. Prefers written instructions rather than verbal instructions. Observes all the physical elements in a classroom. Carefully organizes their learning materials. Enjoys decorating their learning areas. Prefers photographs and illustrations with printed content. Remembers and understands through the use of diagrams, charts and maps. Appreciates presentations using OHP transparencies or handouts. Studies materials by reading notes and organizing it in outline form. Enjoys visual art activities. Activity Suggestions for the Visual Learner Diagrams Illustrations Graphs Displays Photographs Cartoons Coloring books Slide Shows/Power Point Posters Movies Collages OHP transparencies TV shows Written reports Games Flash cards Writing Crossword & word find puzzles Newspapers Letters Recipes Bulletin boards Magazines Workbooks Reading