Visualization: Using Mental Images to Strengthen Comprehension.
The purpose of this book is to provide research supporting imagery for reading and to give educators 60 lessons examples to help students realize the value of imagery, to increase understanding, and to learn how to apply this strategy in all text types. Students strengthen their comprehension skills by experiencing the impact of visualization for reading.
The purpose of this book is to provide research supporting imagery for writing and to give educators 55 lessons examples to help students realize the value of imagery, to increase understanding, and to learn how to apply this strategy when writing all text types. Students learn to think using imagery effectively as they create text.
The purpose of this book is to prepare educators to intentionally use visualization as a strategy, a skill, and an approach to increase understanding and application of cognitive skills by students. It clarifies how an awareness of personal imagery and the imagery of others creates a positive learning environment, engaging students and enhancing social emotional development. Ultimately, the book is intended to change each educator’s and each student’s mindset and response for learning, choosing imagery to advance cognition.