Visual Imagery and Metaphorical Thinking

References

Navaneedhan, Cittoor Girija “Reflective Teaching-Learning Process of Integrating Metaphorical Thinking and Visual Imagery”, Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science, No. 2, 2012, pp. 407-410, doi:10.4236/jbbs.2012.23047

Abstract:

Reflective teaching-learning process= self evaluation technique= promoting motivation Metaphorical thinking= natural process of human mind by findind similarity between two different universes of meaning Visual imagery= natural process in which human brain associates text material with structures in one’s own mind’s eye

Introduction:

Reflective teaching methodology= constructivist approach

The learners construct new knowledge from their experiences related to the mental frame work that already exists in their mind (Jean Piaget 1967)

The teacher should foster this process integrating metaphorical thinking and visual imagery takes

Emphasy on an active and cooperative learning, connection between theory and practise

Each teacher has his/her own experiences, beliefs, knowledge and values which determine the way a teacher teaches

D. Schon suggested that reflective teaching practice is a continuous process. It involves learner thoughtfully considering one’s own experience in applying knowledge to practice while being taught by professionals

It helps to develop the individual’s personality

Self Inquiry Reflective Teaching Model:

The main aim is to frame learning objectives of a selected topic based on Benjamin Bloom’s Learning Taxonomy (1956): 1) knowledge; 2) understanding; 3) application; 4) analysis; 5) synthesis and 6) evaluation or creating /Users/saraiacozza/Desktop/cartella senza titolo/reflective teaching-learning process.

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pdf figure 1. Metaphorical thinking= a direct comparison between two unrelated things. Metaphors can create strong links

Metaphorical thinking should be integrated into teaching methodology