The reason for doing this report is to try and discover which is my best and worst way to learn and then to come up with a strategy for improving my ability to learn. The first thing that I need to do is research what different learning styles there is, after I have done this I can determine what are my preferred learning styles.
Introduction
This topic intitled LEARNING /THINKING STYLE has a goal to help other people to know their different styles, and it will show on how these learning styles affect a students in their learning activities.
Task
OBJECTIVES:
- Define Learning Style
- Give the types of learning style
- Pinpoint your own learning style
- Compare analytic and global thinkers
Process
Learning/Thinking Style
- Refer to the preferred way an individual process information.
- They describe a person’s typical mode of thinking, remembering, or problem solving.
Visual Learners:
- These learners must see their teacher’s action and facial expression to fully understand the content of a lesson. They tend to prefer sitting in front so no one would block their view
- They learn best from visual aids including: diagrams, illustrated text books, overhead transparencies, videos, flipcharts and hand-outs
- Visual learners often prefer to take detailed notes to absorb the information
Classification of Visual Learners according to Ri Charde:
- Visual-iconic
-those who prefer this form of input are more interested in visual imagery such as film pictures etc. They would like to read a map better than to read a book
- Visual-symbolic
-those who prefer this form of input feel comfortable with abstract symbolism such as mathematical formulae or written word. They would prefer to read a book than a map.
Auditory Learners:
- They learn best through verbal lectures, discussion, talking things through and listening to what others have to say.
- Auditory learners interpret the underlying meanings of speech through listening to tone of voice, pitch, speed and other nuances.
Categories of Auditory Learners:
- Listeners
- This is the more common type. Listeners most likely do well in school too, they remember things said to them and make the information their own
- Talkers
- They are the one who prefer to talk and discuss. They often find themselves talking to those around them.
Tactile / Kinesthetic Learners:
- Benefit much from a hands-on approach, actively exploring the physical world around them. They may find it hard to sit still for long periods.
- They tend to prefer “learning by doing”, preferring the use of psychomotor skills to, say abstract thinking skills.
- They tend to have good motor memory and motor coordination.
Global –analytic continuum
- Analytic
- Analytic thinkers tend toward the linear, step by step process of learning. They tend to see infinite elements of patterns rather than whole; they are the “tree seers”.
- Global
- Global thinkers lean towards non-linear thought and tend to see the whole pattern rather than the particle elements. They are the “forest seers”.
Evaluation
In a 1/2 sheet of paper answer the following:
1. what is learning/thinking style?
2. give the different learning styles and give the meaning of each learning styles.
Conclusion
Adjusting learning and studying strategies can be a fast easy way to improve a college grade from a B to an A. Through studies of learning styles I have been able to decipher my learning types. I am a visual learner, have an integrated brain, meaning I use both hemispheres, and ranked highest in bodily-kinesthetic and logic-mathematical intelligence. There are three types of learning styles. They are: auditory, visual and kinesthetic
Credits
Reference:
Facilitating Learning: A Metacognitive Process by Maria Rita D. Lucas, Ph.D. and Brenda B. Corpuz, Ph.D