IMAGES - VISUAL LITERACY

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Visual literacy is of utmost importance in education for the 21st century. 21st century education is creative, challenging, complex and flexible; it seeks to address our rapidly changing world which is filled with new problems and new possibilities (21st Century Schools, 2004).

A wise man once said “a picture is worth a 1000 words” and he was right. Teaching literacy using visuals is a proven effective way for learners not only to learn but it also promotes higher engagement in learning (Huei-Lien Chen, 2004).

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"Use a picture. It's worth a thousand words." (Brisbane, A., 1911, as cited in Martin, G, 2010)

 

References:

21st Century Schools. (2004). Possibilities for 21st Century Education. Retrieved from www.21stcenturyschools.com/What_is_21st_Century_Education.htm

Huei-Lien Chen, E. (2004). A review of learning theories from visual literacy.

Retrieved from http://www.uni.edu/Huei-LienChenhaa/research/visual_literacy_final.pdf

Martin, G. (2010). A picture is worth a thousand words. Retrieved from http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words.html