The Role of Visual Literacy in Teaching English Vocabulary: A Case Study in Khartoum State Secondary Schools English language Teachers.

Abstract

This study aimed at investigating The Role of Visual literacy in teaching English Vocabulary. The researchers adopted the descriptive analytical methods. The population of the study was teachers of English language at Sudanese’s secondary schools in Khartoum state. The sample of this study was (70) English language teachers from Khartoum Locality. The researchers used a questionnaire as a tool for collecting data. The data has been analyzed with SSPS program using descriptive and non-parametric methods. Some results include: using visual literacy in teaching English language as a tool can help students in using new vocabulary and using visual literacy in teaching English language vocabulary can enhance teaching procedures. Based on the results, the researchers recommended the following: English language teachers should take into account the importance of using visual literacy in teaching English language vocabulary on all levels. English language teachers should be aware of the role of using visual objects in teaching vocabulary. Students should be encouraged to know how to interpret visual literacy in their English language classrooms.