Teaching Visual Literacy

Today's students live in an increasingly visual world where they are engaged not only by words, but also by images. This collection of innovative articles shows teachers and literacy specialists how to use students' interest in picture books, comics, graphic novels, film, anime and other visual media to motivate and engage readers in primary through to secondary. With background information and research as well as practical ideas and sample lessons to help educators, this much-needed guide will help teachers engage students as critical readers and prepare them for the demands of living in the twenty-first century.