Visual-Spatial Learners

by Alexandra Shires Golon

Looking for ways to differentiate your instruction to meet the needs of gifted visual-spatial learners? You've found it in Visual-Spatial Differentiation Strategies for Creating a Successful Classroom. Visual-spatial learners are students who show advanced abilities with computers, maps, construction toys, and puzzles. By incorporating visual-spatial strategies to help students learn, you can more effectively reach every student.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

176 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from a give away on Library Thing. The first thing to note, is that Golon's primary audience are educators. This isn't me (at least in the 'traditional sense'), but I was a visual-spatial learner and have kids that are on that end of the spectrum as well. Mostly Golon offers strategies which could be applied in the classroom (or other contexts, like home) to help kids learn. These strategies are more visual and kinesthetic than the typical auditory learning (e.g. lecture style) you find in a classroom, though many teachers employ these sorts of strategies all the time and it has been some of the stuff that has worked best for my kids.

[Kathleen Gonzales · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book validated much of what I have found to be true in my years of teaching kindergarten. It was nice to see the research backing up practices which I have found to be helpful with all of my students. I would recommend this book to parents as well as educators. I found the VSL quiz to help identify visual-spatial learners to be very useful, and the strategies suggested to be reasonable and effective.

[Wajid · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book but wish they were more advice for adults as well but the book is geared at children with that learning style in the first place. I enjoyed the book a lot either as it helped discover myself. I freaked out many times because every time I got to a chapter it was like the author was speaking to me or describing me. I stopped to wonder sometimes how does she know that? Does that mean I am not alone? Well I answered those on my own with the blazing truth exposed right before my reading eyes.

[Janice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good and helpful. Unlike so many other books of this nature which don't offer any suggestions, this one has a few good ones. Many things Montessori does, but good as a reinforcement.

Made me think about the differences in kids in my classroom and how they do their work and take notes. Spurs me to make more lessons interactive.

[Donnelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely relevant, practical advice for dealing with a visual-spatial learner.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is excellent for helping parents and teachers work with their right-brained children in a way that helps them learn better.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I have seen that gives actual teaching suggestions to reach these learners. Highly Recommended.