Amber Wallingford – University of Wyoming Cooperative Service – Washakie County

How Youth DevelopHow Youth DevelopPhysical Development

Cognitive Development

Social Development

Emotional Development

Learning Learning

Styles Styles

AssessmentAssessment

Small Small

Group Group

Activity Activity

INNOVATIVEView situations from many different pointsAsk many questionsRather observe than take actionEnjoy situations that call for a wide range of

ideas such as brainstorming sessions Prefer working in groups Listen with an open mind and receive

personal feedbackLearns best when able to hear, speak, discuss

and think out loud.

ANALYTICFind practical uses for ideas and informationGather information, think about it and put into a

context that is logical and conciseFocus less on people and more on concepts and

ideasMore important that a theory be logical than

practicalPrefer lectures, reading, exploring models and

having time to think things throughLearns best when able to see, watch, read and

view.

COMMON SENSEBest at finding practical uses for ideas and

theoriesLike to gather information and put it to workHave the ability to find solutions and make

decisions based on finding answers to questions or problems

Prefer to experiment with new ideas, and simulations or games and practical hands-on learning activities

Learns best when able to feel using small motor muscles and through personal relationships.

DYNAMICAbility to learn primarily from hands-on

experienceLike to explore ideas, gather information for

themselves and learn by doingEnjoy carrying out plans and involving yourself

in new, challenging experiencesTend to act on “gut” feeling rather than logical

analysisPrefer to do field work and test different

approaches to find answersLearns best when able to move and do things

with large muscles

TEACHING STYLESAtmosphere of warmth and acceptanceClear self-determined goalsYouth have different abilitiesSelf-motivationExternal motivationActively involvedSelf evaluation

Retain 10% Retain 20%Retain 30%

Retain 50%

Retain 70%Retain 80 -

90%

LESSON PLANNING TIPSAllow time for preparation 

Analyze the needs of the audience

Decide the purpose

Complete and thorough

TEACHING INNOVATIVE LEARNERSParticipate in class discussion/debatesMake speeches and presentationsUse tape recorder during lectures instead of taking

notesRead text aloudDiscuss ideas verballyDictate to someone while they write down the

thoughtsStorytelling to demonstrate pointPrecisePlan aheadGive thinking questionsNeed to know – “Did I do that right?”

TEACHING ANALYTIC LEARNERSUse visual materials – pictures, charts, etcBody language and facial expressions are clearly

visibleUse color to highlight important points in textTake notes or provide handoutsIllustrate ideas as a picture or brainstorming bubbleUse multi-mediaStudy in a quiet place away from verbal disturbancesNeed time to absorb informationListsNeed to know “Why”Organization and routinesProvide rationale

TEACHING COMMON SENSE & DYNAMIC LEARNERS Take frequent study breaks Move around to learn new things - Work at a standing position Chew gum while studying Use bring colors to highlight reading material Listen to music while studying Multi-tasking – need several things to do Informal – lots of things to choose from Need challenge Like goals to help keep on track Small group activities with tasks Examples Performance – limited direction Experiment – risk taking Creative approach

EVALUATIONShare information

Guide future planning

Teaching strengths and improvements

Completes the teaching process

I hear and I forget.

I see and I remember.

I do and I understand

REFERENCES University of WyomingOklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

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