Visual literacy is a gradually learned experience. Students must be able to “interpret and communicate the meaning of images to develop ‘intelligent visions’ ” (Riddle, 2009, p. 7). As stated by Riddle we are lucky to have such a visually stimulating life; visual stimuli is around us no matter where we are. It is the teachers’ job to help students develop visually literacy skills. Students visual literacy skills do not develop at the same rate as their reading levels so it is up to the teacher to lead discussion, give guiding questions, allow time for observation and consider different forms of information before students can begin to integrate their understanding of visuals and text (Riddle, 2009, p.10). Teachers need to be able to use Blooms higher order thinking skills and apply them to helping students develop visual literacy.
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