Visual/spatial intelligence is one of the many types of intelligence described in multiple intelligence theory.

Group of learners organising cards on a desk

People with strong visual/spatial intelligence often have a strong visual memory and are artistic.

Example
A student with strong visual/spatial intelligence may respond well to organizing vocabulary using a mind-map or spidergram.

In the classroom
Teachers interested in developing visual/spatial intelligence try to use colours, pictures, diagrams and realia in their classes.

Further links:
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/graphic-organisers
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/using-flash-cards-young-learners
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/article/recycling-vocabulary

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