Teaching Like Plato (Ms. D)

In this exciting episode of Teaching Like Plato, Ms.D explores the innovative teaching methods that can be applied to the math curriculum, explicitly focusing on imagery and visual literacy and how they can enhance learning. She discusses the interconnectedness of mathematics and art, explaining how visual aids such as diagrams, memes, and student-created artwork may boost engagement, critical thinking, and inclusivity in the classroom. The episode emphasizes the importance of multisensory learning and will suggest strategies to incorporate visual literacy across all subjects to create a more accessible and inclusive learning environment!

References
Apkon, S. (2013). The age of the image: Redefining literacy in the world of screens. New York: NY: Farrar, Straus and Giroux. 

Cordell, D. M. (2015). Using images to teach critical thinking skills: Visual literacy and digital photography. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries Unlimited.

Duncum, P. (2015). A journey toward an art education for wired youth. Studies in Art Education: A Journal of Issues and Research, 56(4), 295-306. https://doi.org/10.1080/00393541.2015.11518972

Hays, L., & Kammer, J. (2021). Developing digital literacy in the arts for preservice teachers. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.

What is Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills?

Podcast for the Digital Literacies and 21st Century Skills course at Adelphi University's Educational Technology program.