The document discusses visual thinking strategies (VTS), a teaching method that improves critical thinking through discussion of visual images. VTS encourages participation, especially among struggling students. It requires analyzing images to learn open-mindedness and interaction skills in a practical way. VTS is easy for educators to implement and helps students develop 21st century skills for higher education and jobs.

1. Introduction<br />The purpose or main idea is to materialise or make visible the student’s ideas so they will have a better understanding of all the information seen on every particular topic. Learners are able to share their knowledge by applying their thinking learnt on the topics previously studied. The target is not explaining the students completely everything they see like information, processes, instructions, is actually to allow the student apply their strategies when developing any task.<br />What is Visual thinking?<br />Visual Thinking Strategies is a research-based teaching method that improves critical thinking and language skills through discussions of visual images. VTS encourages participation and self-confidence, especially among students who struggle. VTS is easy to learn and offers a proven strategy for educators to meet current learning objectives.<br />The skills required for success in higher education and 21st-century jobs require different approaches to teaching. Our professional development programs provide educators with the teaching and learning strategies they need to increase academic achievement.<br />Advantages of visual thinking<br />- Puts learners to analise.<br />- You learn to be open-minded.<br />- It is more practical.<br />- Your interaction skills.<br />- Students get motivated.<br />