Week 8 Reflection This week was helpful in many ways. I was able to analyze and dissect the various ways I use visual literacy in my teaching. More importantly, I was able to see the areas I struggle and the lack of experience I have with teaching visual literacy. I looked at this week's question from a more "digital" lens, and realize that traditional methods are equally (if not more) important. This meant reading other people's blog helped immensely. Catherine has a lot of experience and was able to remind me that analyzing visual literacy in text is such a great tool and one that I could do with my 2nd graders. Ashley reminded me the importance of TPR in visual literacy. Instead of just looking and analyzing literature, we can go to the extent of acting it out-- total physical response. This is especially important in ELL learners. I am surprised I did not read more about this area this week, but let us not forget how crucial visual literacy is for those who are learning English. Lastly, I really took a useful tool away from reading Joni's blog. She talked about reading through drawing as a means of comprehension, and I would love to try this with my second graders. It is a great method of formative assessment, observation, comprehension, and retention!
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