Learning & Thinking & Improving
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Learning & Thinking & Improving
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LEARNING STYLES A Learning Style is a method a person uses for acquiring knowledge. Every person learns in his or her own unique way. A Learning Style is not what a person learns but how they learn it. Learning Styles help to explain why one child might learn to recite the alphabet after reading an alphabet book, another child might learn the letters by playing with building blocks that have letters on them, and another child might learn the alphabet by singing "The A, B, C, Song." |
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The seven Learning Styles?
Physical Learners are the toe-tappers, hand-wavers, and fidgeters of the world. These are the people who can't seem to sit still. They simply think well while their bodies are in motion. They relate best to the world through their hands and bodies. Physical Learners will enjoy sports, building, and dancing. When learning new information or developing academic skills, Physical Learners benefit most from role play, manipulating and touching objects, or performing movement exercises. Some examples of Physical Learners applying their learning style to their work are professional dancers, professional athletes, surgeons, and craftspeople.
Is rarely in his seat. Last time you looked, he was under the sink where he insists he last saw his pencil.
Intrapersonal Learners are the loners, those who march to the beat of their own drum, and may be described by others as shy. Intrapersonal Learners aren't anti-social, they just think better when left to their own devices. They relate best to the world on an independent basis and through self-reflection. Activities Intrapersonal Learners may enjoy include journal writing, exploring the Internet, and goal setting. When learning new information or developing academic skills, Intrapersonal Learners benefit most from self-paced activities, independent projects, and research. Some examples of Intrapersonal Learners applying their learning style to their work are psychologists, novelists, philosophers, and computer programmers.
Makes profound statements that you are not sure you understand.
Interpersonal Learners are the social butterflies, the helpers, and the true team players. Interpersonal Learners are at their best when they can bounce their ideas off of others and can help friends to solve problems. They relate best to the world through their interactions with others and an understanding of how people work together. Activities Interpersonal Learners may enjoy include team sports and group discussions. When learning new information or developing academic skills, Interpersonal Learners benefit most from playing cooperative games, researching with partners or working in small groups. Some examples of Interpersonal Learners applying their learning style to their work are counselors, teachers, politicians, coaches, business executives, and entertainers (actors, comedians, etc.)
Can tell you - and does tell you - the reasons behind most disagreements in the classroom.
Linguistic Learners are the wordsmiths, the bookworms, and the people who always know what to say. Linguistic Learners are impressive when expressing themselves through the spoken or printed word. They relate best to the world through language. Activities Linguistic Learners may enjoy include giving speeches, writing poetry and reading literature. When learning new information or developing academic skills, Linguistic Learners benefit most from story telling, listening to lectures, conducting interviews, reading, and writing. Some examples of Linguistic Learners applying their learning style to their work are authors, journalists, lecturers, and copywriters.
Always volunteers to read aloud in class. Is upset if not choosen.
Mathematical Learners are the math-whizzes, the game-lovers, and the rule-followers. This does not mean that their orderliness is translated into neatness, it does mean that Mathematical Learners think in logical ways. They relate best to the world through reasoning, numbers, patterns, and sequences. Activities Mathematical Learners may enjoy include counting and sorting objects, making time-lines, and solving 'brain teasers'. When learning new information or developing academic skills, Mathematical Learners benefit most from performing scientific experiments, following step-by-step processes, and using mathematical calculations. Some examples of Mathematical Learners applying their learning style to their work are scientists, mathematicians, accountants, and lawyers.
Makes perfect corners when he folds paper for 'Look, cover, write, check' and gets upset if his partner's corners do not meet exactly.
Musical Learners are the hummers, the shower-singers and persons who are described as having an ear for music. Musical Learners may not be the best singers or musicians, but they have an innate ability to respond to melodies. They relate best to the world through rhythm and sound. Activities Musical Learners may enjoy include listening to songs, playing instruments, and singing. When learning new information or developing academic skills, Musical Learners benefit most from writing song lyrics, playing music to accompany their work, or developing multimedia projects. Some examples of Musical Learners applying their learning style to their work are singers, musicians, orchestra conductors, recording engineers, and Web designers.
Hums whilst writing, despite the irritation caused to other children on his table.
Visual Learners are the budding Picassos, the doodlers, and the people who have a flair for color. Visual Learners seem to have an artistic sense that makes everything they create look beautiful. They relate best to the world through pictures and images. Activities Visual Learners may enjoy include painting, sculpting, and creating graphs. When learning new information or developing academic skills, Visual Learners benefit most from drawing diagrams, reading flowcharts, creating maps, or performing demonstrations. Some examples of Visual Learners applying their learning style to their work are architects, pilots, sailors, painters, and sculptors.
Brings you pictures that she has drawn on scrap pieces of paper on a daily basis to pin up on your noticeboard. Uses your entire stock of drawing paper in one wet playtime.
Can my child have more than one Learning Style?
Absolutely. Every individual is able to relate to the world in all of these different ways, therefore, every person has the capacity to use every Learning Style. However, it is typical that an individual has one or two styles that work best. |