From a real-world experience, we proceed to a world of symbols. In this chapter, a real things or objects cannot be seen, what we can only seen here is only symbols. Visual Symbols include drawings,cartoons,strip drawings,diagrams,formulas,charts,graphs,maps,globes.
Graph is easier to understand than the words of a paragraph. A drawing may not be the real thing but better to have a concrete visual aid than nothing. See to it that the drawing correctly represents the real thing.
Another useful visual symbol that can bring novelty to our teaching is the cartoon. A first-rate cartoon tells its story metaphorically. The perfect cartoon needs no caption. The less the artist depends on words, the more effective the symbolism. The symbolism conveys the message.
Strip drawings are commonly called comics or comic strip. These can serve as motivation and starter of the lesson. It can also be given as an activity for students to express insights gained at the conclusion of a lesson. We can obtain strip drawings from newspapers,magazines and books.
Diagrams is any line drawing that shows arrangement and relations as of parts to the whole,relative values,origins and development,chronological fluctuations,distribution.
INSIGHTS AND REACTION:
A graph is "worth a thousand words". A graph and any visual symbols such as drawings,cartoons,strip drawings,diagrams and maps are worth a thousand words. They are more clearly understood than mere words. Pictures,slides,handouts,videos,mock ups,models,computer projections are visuals.
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. Be skilled in making visual symbol, It may be in a drawing form,cartoons,strip drawing (comic strip),diagram,map,chart,graph. Be resourceful and creative in the collection,preparation and use of the various visual symbols. Used it in different ways and in different phases of the lesson depending on your purpose. Using only one visual symbol for every lesson will keep learners active,attentive,and cooperative and keep teaching crispy & fresh. Only that this requires more preparation & more learning on our side/ part. Learn how to draw,sketch,make diagrams,graphs and charts. Teachers must be vulnerable in any aspects. Teachers must be creative,innovative,intelligent,stylish,enthusiastic and very loving to students They must be a skilled resourceful individual. Patience and Perseverance are the ultimate qualities of a good teacher. Teachers indeed are vulnerable in any ways.
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