Different Learning Styles

Presented by:

Huma Malik, Sydney Henderson,

Star Williams, Monica Truelsen and Roman

Selezinka

Sci 400 Spring 2008

VisualAuditoryTactile/Kinesthetic

The Three Major Learning Styles

Visual Learners

These learners need to see the teacher's body

language and facial expressions to fully learn the

material Therefore, they prefer to sit at the front of the

class Visual learners also take detailed and organized

notes to absorb the information They have good spatial skills

Visual Learners Cont'd... They learn best from visual displays such as:

diagrams illustrated text books overhead transparencies videos flip-charts hand-outs

They love to draw, doodle, especially with colors.

They also love using the white board

Visual Learners Cont'd...

They usually have an interest in the aesthetics,

the beauty of the physical environment, visual

media and art They are also good are remembering faces but

usually forget names They are also well dressed They are also good at reading, spelling, and

proof-reading

If You Are A Visual Learner... Practice mental imagery – helps in memorization Use different colored highlighters to point out

important points in the reading Take notes in class using different colors Have a clear view of the teacher when in class Read illustrated books and express your own

ideas using illustrations and multimedia. Stay in a quiet place!

Few more tips for Visual Learners... Write out everything for quick learning Use flash cards Use graphic organizers and diagrams Use videos to learn new material A few good websites:

http://www.learning-styles-online.com/style/visual-spatial/ http://www.cuyamaca.edu/eops/dsps/resourcesvis.asp http://www.ldpride.net/learning-style-test.html (test)

Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners

Questions to ask yourself:

1. Do you remember what is done, not seen or

heard?

2. Do you touch and move a lot?

3. Do you attack things physically?

4. Do you learn best by imitation and practice?

Tactile/Kinesthetic Learning Style

Study Tips

Write notes while reading.

Sit near front of class to take notes. This will keep

you focused.

Draw diagrams and make charts.

Make flashcards.

Use Excel to make a table or spreadsheet to

organize material.

Tactile/Kinesthetic Learning Style

Study Tips Cont'd...

Make a model that illustrates a key concept.

Use symbols and draw pictures while taking

notes.

Use highlighter pens in contrasting colors to help

emphasize key points.

Engaging in a hands-on activity to learn material.

What is an auditory learner?

A person who learns best by listening to

information

Learn best by: verbal lectures, discussions,

talking things through and listening to what

others say

Characteristics of auditory learners

Remember what they hear

Talk while they write

Speak well

Remember names, not faces

Remembers music

Distracted by noise

Study tips for an auditory learner

Read explanations out loud

Record lectures

Make up songs/mnemonics/rhymes

Join a study group

Explain material you are trying to learn to a

study partner

Study away from distracting noises

Study Tips for All Students “A schedule saves time”

All schedules should be made with the idea that they can be

changed.

A schedule should take into account lecture/lab time, work, social

events, travel, sleeping.

What’s left over can be used to plan study time.

You should study only when rested, alert and when you have planned

for it. Last minute studying (“cramming”) is usually a waste of time.

Make choosing a good physical environment a part of your study

habits.

Critical thinking:

Ask questions as you read; talk to others who you feel are “good

thinkers”

SQ3R:

Survey – get overall picture of what you’re going to study before you start.

Question – ask questions for learning; important things to learn are usually

answers to questions.

Read – Reading is not running your eyes over the material! Be an active

reader and pay attention to bold or italicized print.

Recite – Try to connect things you have just read to things that you already

know; when you do this periodically, the chances are you will remember much

more.

Review – survey what you’ve covered; the best time to review is when you have

just finished studying something. Don’t wait until just before the exam to begin

the reviewing process. Do a final review before an exam to “fine-tune” your

knowledge.

Side notes

Use colored pens/pencils

Make a study guide for quizzes and exams.

Even if the material for the exam covers what is on your quiz

study guide, make an exam study guide.

BE ORGANIZED!!!

Have separate notebooks for each course

Date notes and homework

Use titles when necessary

Be in class in Body and Mind…don’t daydream, text, talk, play on

computer, etc.

If distracted by errands, etc., write them down quickly on top of

paper then forget about it until after class.

Sit in the front of the class if you get easily distracted

Useful Websites...

o www.csupomona.edu/~mash

o Go to “For Students”

o Then “Learning Resources Online”

o Then click appropriate discipline under “Resources

by Discipline”

o www.how-to-study.com

o Click study skills

o Then learning styles

o See what kind of learning you are

Difficulties in Learning Mathematics Associated with English as a Second

Language

Difficulties in Learning Mathematics Associated with English as a Second

Language

Teachers must understand the mechanics of

English to teach the mechanics of

mathematics properlyTeachers must help students develop their

social skills using the English language in

order to master mathematics in a team of

enthusiastic learners.

Video-lectures should be produced for any

level of mathematics and be available in the

school library. Textbooks should contain more pictures,

graphs and illustrations of mathematical

concepts that appeal directly to the

imagination and intuition of a student.

Difficulties in Learning Mathematics Associated with English as a Second

Language

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