49 Visual Cueing

Definition

A visual sign or symbol the teacher can use to cue a student to support them with carrying out a certain behaviour.

In action

Co-create a system of visual supports with students that can be used as reminders (e.g., showing a student a picture of a pencil instead of asking if they have one).

Support Strategies

  • Use cue cards that signal appropriate behaviors (e.g., a green light to indicate a student can proceed with a task)
  • Consistently label objects in the environment so they correspond with visual cues (e.g., if a teacher uses a cue card with a visual for “books,” the library should have the same visual)
  • If a student is using a visual schedule or a task schedule, ensure the visual cues are included

Case Study

Student: A Grade 2 student in a music lesson.

Context: The teacher is distributing instruments to students in partners.

Problem: The student is struggling to understand when it is their turn to play the instrument and when it is their partner’s turn.

Solution: The teacher can create visual “your turn/my turn” cards to provide the student with a visual cue that helps them with the waiting.

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