The dual coding theory believes that the human cognitive system is composed of two sets of codes, Verbal Code and Nonverbal Code. The theory tries to put Verbal and Nonverbal in equal importance. An important principle of the Dual Coding Theory proposed by Paivio is that presenting information in both visual and verbal forms can enhance memory and recognition.
In an ESL reading class, my teacher showed us each paragraph of a reading in the form of pictures. After the teacher asked us to discuss in groups, we put the pictures in each paragraph correctly according to the original text. This method helps students increase their understanding of this reading through pictures and discussions. It is a very effective way to help students who are learning English.
Thanks,
Leason
Paivio, A. & Clark, J. M. (1991). Dual Coding Theory and Education. Educational Psychology Review, 3(3), 149-210.
Hi Leason,
Thanks for sharing your experience with the ESL class. It is interesting that Dual Coding theory can be applied in teaching languages. Recalling me my IELTS class, when the teacher taught us how to write a paragraph, he also analyzed it with a diagram. It really helped me in learning it quickly.
Sincerely,
Kate
Hi Leason,
Thank for sharing an example of ESL class. According dual coding theory both visual and verbal learning or teaching can be effective for children. I believe not only in English, when we see a visual along with a detail description of its theory learning is simpler. I used to try this personally during my M. Sc in Biotechnology. I used to try videos on concepts which are complex to understand by reading. It worked on me personally. And I used to try this method with my students in the class to watch the videos of concepts to understand better and in easier way.
Hi, Shengjia
Thank you for sharing your personal experience with Dual-coding Theory. With the continuous development of information technology, video and pictures have become the most important ways to influence people’s reading and learning, and deeply influence people’s habit of receiving and learning information. The app I mentioned in my app Review earlier promotes students’ enthusiasm and interest in language learning through short videos. Therefore, I think the use of senses in various aspects to learn can greatly improve the efficiency of learning, and the application of modern technology to a large extent makes these theories can be truly integrated into the classroom.
Best,
Sheng Li
Hi Leason，
Thank you for sharing. I think that adding pictures and audio to the teaching will increase the teaching effect. Students can understand more easily, and teachers can also use videos and pictures to explain better.
Take care
Jasmine