Chapter 13

Teaching with Visual Symbols

Introduction

                      Like a picture, a graph and all other visual symbols, are worth a thousand words. The proper use of visual symbols will contribute to optimum learning. Visual symbols come in many form, drawing, cartoons, strip drawing comic strip! Diagram, map, chart graph. "Or these visual symbols to be at your finger trips, you ought to be skilled at making them. 

          The collection, preparation and use of these various visuals symbols depends to a great content on your own resourcefulness and creativity. They may be used in different phases of the lesson depending on your purpose. If you use them skillfully, your classroom may turn into a busy students.

Graphic Organizer 

Reflection

Visual displays must be attractive. Visual displays must be aesthetically presented to maintain good taste. There are kinds of Visual Symbols. That tell stories metaphorically through pictures, which need no captions. Symbolism conveys messages, less words more symbolism the better. It presents a certain issue or concern which could be either for or against it. It is a pictorial representation or caricature of a person, idea, situation or issue that is designed to influence public opinion. Therefore cartoons must be presented in a challenging manner. For better understanding they should be drawn around a single idea. Appropriateness to experience level. The age and the experience or maturity of the target learners must be taken into consideration.