The benefits of Visual Aids in Teaching

Adding Date: 13/02/2021
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Published by: Al-Mustaqbal College Administration
The benefits of Visual Aids in Teaching

Mazin Hadi Kzar
Physical Education and Sport Sciences Department, Al-Mustaqbal University College, 51001 Hillah, Babil, Iraq
mazin_kzar@mustaqbal-college.edu.iq
Showing students images can boost their understanding of a topic.
It can be tough for students to understand the concept of where a place is located just by hearing their teacher describe it. Showing students on a map will improve their success. Bringing visual elements into your classroom can also boost math and reading abilities. visual aids can help English-language learners build their vocabulary and writing skills. Showing students visual aids inspires creativity and deeper thinking, as well
as maps, charts, graphs, photographs and pictures of people can help students get excited about a particular topic. When students are able to see a photograph of a famous explorer, for example, they're more likely to be engaged in finding out more about his contributions to history. This is also true for special-needs students, such as those on the autism spectrum, who often learn visually and have more trouble becoming engaged in a general classroom setting .
There is only so much information a teacher can give students orally. Using visual aids greatly expands what kinds of information a teacher can pass on to her students.
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