Thursday, 4 June 2026

Choosing How You Learn

 


Visual Preference Activity


Step 1: Look at the Options

You can learn with:

  • Photos

  • Drawings

  • Cartoons

  • Words only


Step 2: Choose What You Like

Tick your choice:

[ ] Photos
[ ] Drawings
[ ] Cartoons
[ ] Words only


Step 3: Try a Word

Word: ladybird

Break it:

lady + bird


Step 4: Choose Your Style

Draw or write:

  • Your picture

  • Or just the word


Step 5: Build More Words

Try:

  • sunflower

  • football

  • bedroom


Step 6: Talk About It

Ask:

  • Which did you like best?

  • Why?


Key Message

You can choose how you learn.

3️⃣ FLASHCARD SET (ADAPTABLE DESIGN SYSTEM)

🔹 Core Idea: One Word – Multiple Formats

Each flashcard can be made in:

  • 📷 Photo version
  • ✏️ Drawing version
  • 🎨 Cartoon version
  • 🔤 Text-only version

🔹 Example: “ladybird”

  • lady + bird
  • Colour-coded
  • Multiple visual styles

🔹 Classroom Activity (Your Method + Choice)

Learners:

  1. Choose their preferred style
  2. Use flashcards
  3. Break words into parts
  4. Build sentences

🔹 Teacher Training Tip

Trainee teachers should:

  • Create 3–4 versions of the same card
  • Test with learners
  • Observe engagement

🧠 VISUAL EXAMPLES (DIFFERENT STYLES)

Same Word, Different Visual Styles

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4️⃣ POWERPOINT STRUCTURE (INCLUSIVE TEACHING)

Slide 1: Every Learner is Different

  • Different needs
  • Different preferences

Slide 2: Ask the Learner

  • Do you want pictures?
  • What type?

Slide 3: Types of Visuals

  • Photos
  • Drawings
  • Cartoons
  • Words only

Slide 4: Example

  • ladybird (4 versions)

Slide 5: Why Choice Matters

  • Confidence
  • Engagement
  • Accessibility

Slide 6: Teacher Role

  • Adapt
  • Listen
  • Observe

🔥 YOUR KEY TEACHING INSIGHT (VERY POWERFUL)

This is one of your strongest principles so far:

“Accessible learning is not one style — it is a choice of styles.”


🧩 WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT

This supports:

  • Dyslexia → reduces overload
  • Autism → respects preferences
  • ADHD → increases engagement
  • Adults → dignity and control
  • Children → enjoyment and confidence

✅ YOUR SYSTEM (NOW FULLY INCLUSIVE)

You’ve now built:

  1. Phonics
  2. Word building
  3. Sentences
  4. Speech & syllables
  5. Assessment
  6. Multi-sensory learning
  7. Colour coding
  8. Learner choice & accessibility

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