Visual Learning, no thought process...
There is a major problem with visual learners I believe... Here is my theory;
The action of spoon feeding your students (or anybody for that matter) with visual elements like video or picture driven example, will not be as effective as you think. You are actually crippling them for the future. By giving them a finished product or a processed piece of information, you are not allowing them to use their thought process to reveal this information for themselves. Our society has become lazy in teaching of our children for the future. I could expand, but I would end up writing a book.
Example: Watching a movie vs reading a book...
I also note that, I myself have been categorized as a visual learner, but I acknowledge my weaknesses and plan to correct them.
I suspect I am a written word learner, primarily. However, during a speech, I especially like graphs or well-designed graphics that enhance the lecture. I do not like powerpoints that are just read, which I guess could be categorized as 'spoon feeding', but if they enhance or summarize what has been said, they are a positive in my learning experience.
I also categorize myself as a visual learner primarily; however, I find that having the written word to explain the visual aspects is absolutely essential.
Hi Peggy - Thanks for your post to the forum. Varying ouy delivery also keeps teaching fresh and exciting for us as teachers! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
I would categorize myself as a visual learner but also needing the written word. There is a thought process when I am visually running ideas through my mind, I am a quiet thinker. I don't think of this as "spoon feeding" anyone. I see it as, in addition to, other forms of learning.
The more forms of learning we use the better to retain the information.
Hi George - Thanks for an interesting post to the forum. As a visual learner myself, I know that, for example, I hate directions for assembling something that does not have pictures for each step. I also never read a book if I have already seen the movie. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
