Literacy: Interpreting Images, Objects Or Symbols

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Visual literacy refers to the process of analyzing and interpreting images, objects or symbols through visualization in conjunction with other sensory skills to understand, communicate an convey a specific message. Learning through visualization is not new in regards to the way individuals learn and interpret things. This process has existed for decades; however, it is more prevalent today due to the abundance of visuals used as a mechanism for comprehending and understanding a pictorial representation of specific content. Research suggests that he balance between words and images have shifted considerably calling for new forms of literacy (Brumberger, 2011). The world has changed tremendously in regards to the way individuals think and