Visualizing and Verbalizing Program: Boost Cognitive Skills
At Learnability, we provide effective learning solutions tailored to each child’s unique needs. One of our most successful programs is the Visualizing and Verbalizing® (V/V®) program, developed by Nanci Bell. This program is designed to improve language comprehension and critical thinking skills by developing concept imagery.
What is the Visualizing and Verbalizing Program?
The Visualizing and Verbalizing program focuses on creating mental imagery from language, a process known as concept imagery. By helping students form mental images from words and sentences, the program enhances their ability to understand and retain information. This approach has proven particularly beneficial for children with learning disabilities such as dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder, and general reading comprehension difficulties. It’s a key component of our broader reading intervention strategies.
How Does it Work?
The program involves a series of structured steps that guide students to visualize and verbalize language concepts. This method helps students build a stronger connection between spoken and written language, improving their reading and listening comprehension, memory, and overall critical thinking skills. Each session is tailored to the child’s specific learning needs, ensuring a personalized approach to education.
Now that you know how it works, see the incredible benefits your child can gain.
Benefits of this program
- Improved Comprehension: By visualizing concepts, students gain a deeper understanding of the material.
- Enhanced Memory: Visual imagery aids in the retention of information, making recall easier.
- Critical Thinking: The program encourages students to think critically and analyze information more effectively.
- Increased Confidence: As comprehension improves, so does the student’s confidence in their academic abilities.
- Engagement: Students find the process enjoyable, which increases their engagement and motivation to learn.
The Steps of the Visualizing and Verbalizing Program:
- Sensory Stimulation: The program begins with sensory stimulation exercises that help children create mental images from words with the help of seeing stars program.
- Sentence by Sentence Imaging: Students practice visualizing each sentence they read, turning abstract concepts into concrete images.
- Detailed Story Imaging: As students progress, they move on to visualizing entire stories, enhancing their ability to follow and comprehend narratives.
- Verbalization: Students learn to articulate their visualizations, which strengthens their ability to recall and discuss what they've read.
- Integration: Finally, students integrate these skills into their everyday reading and listening activities, making comprehension a natural part of their learning process.
Our Approach at Learnability
At Learnability, we foster a supportive and engaging learning environment where every child receives personalized attention. Our team of educators is highly trained in the Visualizing and Verbalizing methods.
What makes Learnability different?
- Personalized Learning Plans: Every child learns at their own pace. We take the time to assess and understand their strengths and areas of improvement, developing a plan that’s tailored to their specific needs.
- Specialized Programs for Special Needs: Our programs are specifically designed for children with learning disabilities, providing them with the tools they need to thrive in both academic and social settings.
- Holistic Learning Approach: At Learnability, we don’t just focus on academic success—we aim to build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking in every child.
Are you ready to help your child unlock their potential? We invite you to learn more about our services and how we can make a difference in your child’s education. Explore our specialized programs such as the Orton-Gillingham Approach, Lindamood Bell Program, Reading Intervention, and the Seeing Stars Program for a complete range of solutions.
Get Started Today
If you believe your child could benefit from the Visualizing and Verbalizing program, contact us today to learn more. Our team at Learnability is here to help your child unlock their learning potential and achieve academic success.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Does Visualizing and Verbalizing work?
A. Yes, the Visualizing and Verbalizing program improves comprehension by developing mental imagery skills, which help readers better understand and retain information from texts.
Q. How can verbal and visual memory be improved?
A. To improve verbal and visual memory, Visualizing and Verbalizing exercises prompt students to create mental images of text details. For example, picturing a story scene enhances recall and understanding.
Q. What is the duration of the visualizing and verbalizing Program?
A. It typically involves daily sessions of 45 to 60 minutes over 80 to 120 lessons, with adjustments based on each student’s needs.