ED4134 Task 2 Graphic/Images

Christian Art

The slide show of Christian Art visually shows important elements of our faith in the Gospel. This ICT supports the following learning styles in relation to Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences:
Visual and spatial: the visual art and pictures will capture the learner’s focus and flair their thoughts.
Linguistic: the written texts from the Gospel and the titles on each of the slides will assist the learner to personally connect the visual pictures in to the Gospel context and furthermore into how they are significant in their own spiritual lives.
Interpersonal: the slide show can be viewed and afterwards discussed in an open forum style.
Intrapersonal: the slide show can also be viewed in the student’s own time where they can individually reflect and write about how the images in the slide show personally relate to them in their faith journey. (Smith, 2002)

Graphic /images can be implemented as a good cognitive tool for learning as visuals are an effective way of helping students to connect their knowledge and experiences with an important concept. This ICT can stimulate them to personally reflect and think about how they are living out their faith in their family, social and work lives. In the constructivist theory, an important point is made and that is, we need to reflect on our practice in order to understand and build upon the new knowledge and ideas presented to us. (Hein, 1991) So, whilst showing the students this slide show, I will encourage them to take time to reflect on and examine their own lives and how they can welcome these Gospel values in to living a good Christian life.