Dual Coding: Reinforcing Learning with Words and Visuals

In this IRIS Connect Tech Guide, we explore how to make learning more memorable using the Dual Coding strategy. Encourage students to combine verbal information with visuals such as diagrams, timelines, or infographics. Presenting content in multiple formats helps reinforce understanding through different cognitive pathways, improving retention and engagement. What it is: Students combine verbal information with visuals (e.g. diagrams, timelines, infographics). Desired effect: Presenting content in multiple formats helps reinforce learning through multiple cognitive pathways, making it more memorable. Problems it helps solve: “Students' working memory is limited so they become overwhelmed and retain very little.” “Students find it difficult to grasp abstract ideas without concrete examples.” “Students often engage in surface-level processing, like copying notes or reading passively, leading to poor retention.” Try this technique and explore more than 50 free, evidence-informed guides at: https://www.irisconnect.com/uk/free-techniques/ Presented by Haili Hughes 🔔 Subscribe for more teaching strategies and behaviour tips! 👍 Like & share if you found this helpful! Drop a comment with your best techniques for Dual Coding. #dualcoding #teachingtips #educationalvideos #helpstudents