THE ROLE OF VISUALIZATION IN TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS

Abstract

Abstract. The article is devoted to disclosing contents of visualization of educational information as a relatively new trend in the modern educational process. Examples of ways to visualize learning material and reasons why these methods should be used in the learning process are given. Particular attention is paid to such visualization tools as multimedia presentation, mind maps, infographics, scribing. The perspectives and role of visualization in the modern educational space are discussed. The main purpose of visualization is to support logical operations at all stages of the learning activity. Imagination, attention concentrating, associative thinking, and increasing of cognition interest are also among the functions of visualization. The variety of visualization tools creates the possibility of their rational use in education, including enhancing learning activities. Visual schemes for presenting the analyzed information have a variety of styles and form a combination of conceptual and graphic elements. Active use of visualization tools in foreign language study helps to influence several channels of information perception by the student simultaneously, providing increased attention and efficiency of acquisition and memorizing new material, since the massive amount of information is presented in a concise manner.