FT Unit1 Lesson 4 Learning Styles

Learning Styles : 

Learning Styles Freshman Transitions Unit 1 Lesson4

What are learning styles? : 

What are learning styles? How you think and learn is part of your personality The different ways people naturally think and learn are called their learning styles Learning styles are simply different approaches or ways of learning

Why are learning styles important to understand? : 

Why are learning styles important to understand? When you are aware of your own learning styles, you are able to determine the best approach for your to learn something new You can also determine which career areas are right for you based on your learning styles.

Three General Learning Styles : 

Three General Learning Styles Visual learners Auditory learners Tactile/kinesthetic learners

Visual learners : 

Visual learners Visual learners learn through seeing These learners need to see the teacher's body language and facial expression to fully understand the content of a lesson. Prefer sitting at the front

Visual learners continued : 

Visual learners continued May think in pictures and learn best from visual displays (pictures, videos, handouts, etc.) During a lecture or classroom discussion, visual learners often prefer to take detailed notes to absorb the information.

Auditory learners : 

Auditory learners Auditory learners learn through listening Learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking things through and listening to what others have to say

Auditory learners continued : 

Auditory learners continued Auditory learners interpret the underlying meanings of speech through listening to tone of voice, pitch, speed and other nuances Written information may have little meaning until it is heard. These learners often benefit from reading text aloud and using an audio recorder.

Tactile/Kinesthetic learners : 

Tactile/Kinesthetic learners Tactile/Kinesthetic learners learn through moving, doing, touching These learners learn best through a hands-on approach, actively exploring the physical world around them They may find it hard to sit still for long periods and may become distracted by their need for activity and exploration.

Eight Styles of Learning : 

Eight Styles of Learning Based on Dr Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences

Dr. Howard Gardner : 

Dr. Howard Gardner Harvard University professor who developed the theory of multiple intelligences Argues that intelligence, particularly as it is traditionally defined, does not sufficiently encompass the wide variety of abilities humans display

Eight Multiple Intelligences : 

Eight Multiple Intelligences Verbal/Linguistic Logical/Mathematical Visual/Spatial Musical/Rhythmic Bodily/Kinesthetic Interpersonal Intrapersonal Naturalistic

Verbal/Linguistic Learners : 

Verbal/Linguistic Learners Intelligence is related to words and language, written and spoken Likes: Reading, writing, telling stories, tell jokes and riddles, play word games Is good at: Memorizing: names, dates, places; trivia; spelling Learns best by: Saying, hearing, and seeing words

Famous Verbal/Linguistic Learners : 

Famous Verbal/Linguistic Learners Maya Angelou - Poet Jerry Seinfeld - comedian

Logical/Mathematical Learners : 

Logical/Mathematical Learners Intelligence deals with inductive and deductive thinking, numbers, and abstractions Likes: Experiments, solving puzzles, working with numbers, asking questions Is good at: Math, logic, thinking conceptually, problem solving Learns best by: Categorizing, classifying, working with patterns

Famous Logical/Mathematical Learners : 

Famous Logical/Mathematical Learners Albert einstein - physicist Stephen Hawking- physicist

Visual/Spatial Learners : 

Visual/Spatial Learners Intelligence relies on the sense of sight and being able to visualize an object Likes: Drawing, building, jigsaw puzzles, mazes, maps, charts Is good at: Imagining things in clear visual images, thinking in three dimensional terms Learns best by: Visualizing, using the mind’s eye, colors and pictures

Famous Visual/Spatial Learners : 

Famous Visual/Spatial Learners Pablo picasso - artist I. M. Pei - architect

Naturalistic Learners : 

Naturalistic Learners Intelligence has to do with observing and understanding the patterns in the natural environment Likes: Outdoors, plants, animals, connections in nature Is good at: Measuring, charting, observing, outdoor activities Learns best by: Visualizing, hands-on activities, bringing the outdoors into the class

Famous Naturalistic Learners : 

Famous Naturalistic Learners Charles Darwin- scientist Rachel carson – scientist

Musical/Rhythmic Learners : 

Musical/Rhythmic Learners Intelligence is based on recognition of tonal patterns and sensitivity to rhythm and beat Likes: Singing, humming, listening to music Is good at: Remembering melodies, keeping time, mimicking beats and rhythms Learns best by: Using rhythm, melody, and music

Famous Musical/Rhythmic Learners : 

Famous Musical/Rhythmic Learners Michael Jackson- singer Midori - violinist

Bodily/Kinesthetic Learners : 

Bodily/Kinesthetic Learners Intelligence is based on physical movement Likes: Demonstrating by doing, performing, physical endurance activities Is good at: Sports, dancing, acting, crafts Learns best by: Moving, interacting with space, processing knowledge through body sensations

Famous Bodily/Kinesthetic Learners : 

Famous Bodily/Kinesthetic Learners Dr. Christian Bernard- Surgeon Jackie Joyner-Kersey – Olympic gold medalist in track

Interpersonal Learners : 

Interpersonal Learners Intelligence is based on person-to-person relationships and communication Likes: Having lots of friends, talking, working in groups Is good at: Understanding people and their feelings, leading others, communicating Learns best by: Sharing, comparing, relating, cooperating, interviewing

Famous Interpersonal Learners : 

Famous Interpersonal Learners Jimmy Carter- U.S. President Eleanor Roosevelt - humanitarian

Intrapersonal Learners : 

Intrapersonal Learners Intelligence is related to inner states of being; self-reflection; spiritual realities Likes: Working alone, daydreaming, keeping a personal diary or journal Is good at: Understanding self, following instincts, being original Learns best by: Working alone, doing individual projects, self-paced instruction

Famous Intrapersonal Learners : 

Famous Intrapersonal Learners Sigmund freudpsychotherapist Anne sexton- poet

What learning style best fits you? : 

What learning style best fits you? People learn information in very different ways In the remainder of this lesson, you will learn which learning style(s) best fit you.