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:
- Choose their preferred style
- Use flashcards
- Break words into parts
- 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
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:
- Phonics
- Word building
- Sentences
- Speech & syllables
- Assessment
- Multi-sensory learning
- Colour coding
- Learner choice & accessibility
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