Task 3. Discuss different scenarios whereby you have worked with learners (do not use real names) who have either: an educational need, a social need, a cultural need, a preferred learning style or a disability. Describe what was done (or not) to cater for these learners. I had a student last year who told me he was a visual learner, he didn’t like reading, but he liked visual materials. I believe he is not the only one in my class as a visual learner. A visual learner learns best through visual stimuli, such as pictures, diagrams, charts, graphs, videos, and written text. These learners tend to process and retain information more effectively when it is presented in a visual format. They may have a strong preference for visualising concepts in their mind's eye and rely heavily on visual cues to understand new information. As a teacher, I did the following to support visual learners in my classroom: 1. Use PowerPoint presentations, diagrams, charts, mind maps, and concept maps and illustrations to help visual learners organize and visualize information. 2. Encourage visual learners to take visual notes. 3. Use visual feedback mechanisms to provide feedback to visual learners. Visual feedback helps them understand areas of strength and areas for improvement more effectively. 4. Create a Visual-rich Learning Environment that includes posters, charts, displays, and other visual aids related to the subject matter. This creates an immersive and engaging learning experience for visual learners. 5. Incorporate multimedia resources, such as educational videos, interactive simulations, and digital animations, to supplement my teaching and provide additional opportunities that accommodate the needs of visual learners and enhance their learning experience. I did more research and found what not to do for visual learners: 1. Avoid only relying on verbal explanations with visual support, as visual learners may need visual reinforcement to grasp concepts. 2. Avoid overwhelming visual learners with dense, text-heavy materials without visual aids or breaks in the text. 3. Avoid ignoring the visual preferences of learners and assuming that one teaching method fits all students equally. All in all, by incorporating visual elements into your teaching and providing opportunities for visual engagement, you can effectively cater to the needs of visual learners and enhance their learning experiences. Words: 328 Reference: Tao, M., Li, Z., Zhang, Q., & Gao, X. (2019). Classification of Visual and Non-visual Learners Using Electroencephalographic Alpha and Gamma Activities. Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience, 13, 86. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnbeh.2019.00086
