Module 1: Introduction to Visual Thinking
• What is visual thinking? How is it different from visual learning?
• The science behind visual thinking and how the brain processes visuals.
• Benefits of visual thinking for teachers and students.
• Icebreaker activity: “Draw Your Teaching Philosophy” (Teachers visually represent their
teaching approach).
Module 2: Visual Thinking Strategies & Tools
• Mind mapping and concept mapping.
• Sketch-noting and doodling as a thinking tool.
• Graphic organizers for structuring ideas.
• Digital tools for visual thinking (Miro, Jamboard, Canva, etc.).
• Activity: Teachers create a visual representation of a concept they teach.
Module 3: Visual Thinking in Lesson Planning
• How to incorporate visual thinking in different subjects.
• Visual thinking for differentiation and scaffolding.
• Hands-on activity: Teachers redesign a lesson using visual thinking techniques.
• Peer review and discussion.
Module 4: Visual Thinking & Critical Thinking Skills
• How visual thinking supports problem-solving and creativity.
• Using visual storytelling and diagrams to explain complex ideas.
• Case study discussion: How visual thinking improved learning outcomes.
• Activity: Teachers solve a problem using only visuals (no text).
Module 5: Visual Thinking for Assessment & Reflection
• Assessing student understanding through visuals (one-pagers, visual summaries, etc.).
• Student-created info-graphics and visual portfolios.
• Self-reflection and metacognition using visual thinking.
• Activity: Design a formative assessment using a visual method.
Module 6: Implementation & Action Plan
• Overcoming challenges in applying visual thinking.
• Developing a classroom visual thinking culture.
• Teachers create an action plan for implementing visual thinking in their classrooms.