Strengths of Visual Spatial Learners

Visual Spatial Learners are adept at:

Puzzles & mazes
Block Counting – 3D arrays with hidden blocks
Visual Transformations
Envisioning a folded & cut piece of paper when opened
Spelling words forward and backwards
Getting around in unfamiliar territory
Reading charts, maps, diagrams
Picturing objects from different angles
Recalling a series of numbers/letters
Numerical relations & mathematical reasoning
Pulling everything apart
Discovering visual models of reality
Finding problems

Visual Spatial Learners often enjoy:

Blocks
Boxes
Computers
Daydreaming
Gears
Legos
Mazes
Movies
Puzzles
Tinker Toys
Taking stuff apart

Visual/Spatial Intelligence

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Today we learn about visual/ spatial intelligence. Visual/Spatial is the ability to perceive and recreate the visual world accurately, to visualize in one’s head and to give some kind of order and meaning to objects in space. Visual/Spatial Intelligences call upon our creative and artistic elements, particularly a vivid imagination and can be effectively used in the classroom in a variety of ways.

For this intelligence, students should be able to demonstrate visual perception, which would include the use of images, designs, colours, pictures, visual symbols, patterns designs and shapes. Drawing and painting pictures have to be considered in this category, as would drawing a map. Finding our way from one place to another or visualizing activities are also important. Mappings, as well as activities like sculpting are also suitable activities. Many activities involve an individual’s spatial intelligence. Instructors can employ the use of visual/spatial learning environment equipped with access to visual tools, intentional display areas and changing perspectives through rotating seating. (Campbell, Campbell, Dickinson,1996).

Armstrong(1994) also suggests using charts, graphs, and diagrams, visualization, photography, videos/DVDs, slides and movies, visual puzzles and mazes, art appreciation, imaginative storytelling, picture metaphors, creative daydreaming, idea sketching, visual thinking exercises, mind mapping, visual pattern seeking, optical illusions, and color cueing.