VISUAL LITERACY SKILLS AMONG SECOND GRADE STUDENTS AT SDN CIPANAS
Keywords:
image reading, cognitive development, visual literacy, primary education, early grade learnersAbstract
Visual literacy plays a vital role in supporting cognitive and language development, particularly in early primary education. This study investigates how visual elements—specifically color, shape, and depicted events—influence second-grade students’ understanding of visual texts at SDN Cipanas. Employing a qualitative case study approach, the research explores how children interpret meaning from images within authentic learning contexts. The findings reveal that students are particularly responsive to primary, secondary, tertiary, and neutral colors, which aid in recognizing and interpreting the content of visual material. Familiar forms—such as human figures, natural elements, and everyday objects—also contribute to students' ability to identify narrative cues. Moreover, sequences of events illustrated within images enable students to construct logical storylines. Notably, even when presented with uncolored images, students demonstrated the ability to interpret and describe content independently. These insights highlight the pedagogical potential of designing image-based instruction that enhances visual interpretation skills. The study underscores the importance of visual literacy as a foundational competency in digital-era learning and offers implications for improving critical thinking, linguistic expression, and creativity in early childhood education.
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