Visual learners relate most effectively to written information, notes, diagrams and pictures. They are unhappy with a presentation or lecture where they are unable to take notes. There are two types of Visual Learners--Picture and Print. Although very different types of learners, they are usually lumped into one category. The result is that Picture Learners are often mistakenly given printed language techniques instead of pictures to help them learn. Picture Learners often have difficulty with reading and spelling because whole-word or sight word methods of teaching are believed to be best for Visual Learners. This would work if our language symbols represented words or concepts the way Chinese or hieroglyphics do; but since our letters represent sounds, the whole-word method doesn't make sense to Picture Learners. Visual learners process information by manipulating and forming mental images of objects or ideas to make their learning meaningful. Their eyes tend to move upwards as they think, their body is usually set in place, when they speak, they often speak fast or at a higher pitch, and you will notice eye changes such as blinking, squinting, or opening. Some students think as: "Show me and I'll understand." These students will value to-do lists, assignment logs, and written notes. Visual learners make up around 65% of the population.

Here are some tips on how to meet the needs of a visual learner

• Be neat and orderly and very well prepared
• No surprises or open ended assignments
• Remember not to talk too slow or without showing pictures
• Have your face next to the content; they want to see the source
• Explain "why"
• Write it so they can see it
• Demonstrate three times

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