Visual Learning

Wikipedia defines visual learning as a "teaching and learning style in which ideas, concepts, data and other information are associated with images and techniques." In Phillip Seymour's article "The Power of Images," he describes the need for visual learning in most fascists of education. The author believes that pictures play a vital role in education at all level. Seymour points out that 30% of all brain development is visual. The brain can process pictures 4 times faster than it can text. Using visual images can also improve critical thinking skills, visual literacy skills, and can enhance the learner’s technological skills. Seymour goes on to provide the reader with activities teachers can try in their own classroom. Lesson concepts titled, “Emotional images,” “Is Seeing Believing,” Deep Seeing & Deep Listing,” “What are they trying to sell me,” and “Create an Advertisement” are all way the author encourages teachers to use visual representation in the lessons they teach.