The Mind Discovery Method uses the most comprehensive strategies for teaching reading and writing. Visualizing helps to form a mental image in your mind, while verbalizing is written expression through words as a way to manage our memories and process information. Some researchers call them “mental” and “verbal” imagery, Mind Discovery calls them “Mind’s Eye Movies.” Inside our heads we often think with pictures and carry out all sorts of conversations which, with proper instruction and activation, will lead to more expressive written communication.
Each day, students are bombarded with the visual images of TV and video games, while reading is often seen as a passive activity. However, there is a technique called visualization that can turn students into active readers. By encouraging visualization, students can actively engage in the reading process, leading to improved comprehension.