Author(s): Priyanka Tripathi & Dr. Rashmi Sharma

Abstract:

                 Visual literacy refers to the capacity to understand and use images, as well as the ability to think, learn, and express oneself through visuals. Visual aids pique the interest of students and assist teachers in expressing subjects clearly and efficiently. Visual learning is a teaching method that emphasises the use of pictures, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to improve comprehension and recall. Visual learners flourish when knowledge is presented in visually appealing formats, which allows them to organise and digest complicated information more efficiently. This learning approach is especially useful in areas that require spatial thinking, conceptual links, and pattern identification because it allows students to identify connections and patterns that may be less obvious in text-based or aural forms. This research investigates the cognitive mechanisms that underpin visual learning, as well as the benefits of utilising visual aids to promote information acquisition.

Mind mapping, infographics, flowcharts, and movies are investigated as aids for memory retention and understanding. The study also looks at the function of multimedia in visual learning, specifically how animations, interactive visuals, and virtual reality applications might improve the learning experience by making abstract concepts more concrete and engaging. This study also addresses how visual learning tools may be used in a variety of educational contexts, such as science, mathematics, and history, to help students understand complicated facts and processes. Challenges related with this learning style, such as its limited efficacy in entirely text-based contexts, are discussed, as well as ideas for establishing inclusive learning environments that incorporate visual assistance with other learning modalities. By emphasising the value of visual aids and multimedia,

Keywords: Visual learning, higher secondary students