Learning Styles-Ruchira Chavan

Objectives

At the end of the session, you will be able to- Give an overview of what is learning style. State and explain the types of learning style. Identify your learning style.

Introduction-Learning Style

Most people favor particular method of interacting with, talking in, and processing stimuli or information.

Based on these concepts the idea of individualized learning styles originated in the 1970’s and has gained popularity in recent years.

A learning style is a method of learning particular to an individual that is presumed to allow that individual to learn best.

Learning Style

Everyone has their own “style” of collecting and organizing information into useful knowledge. Example: Online learning is particularly well suited to some

styles and personalities.Introverted personality approach- Easier to communicate than face-to-face situations. Less hierarchical approach. Collaborative learning.

Knowing your learning styles helps you to-

Use techniques better suited to you. Improve speed and quality of learning. Be more productive. Be more creative. Make better decisions. Improve problem solving.

Types of Learning styles

Visual Learners Auditory Learners Kinesthetic Learners

Visual Learners –You have to see it to believe it !

Think in pictures and learn best from visual displays such as pictures, illustrations, photos, graphs, diagrams, maps etc.

Easily visualize objects, plans and outcomes in mind’s eye. Have a good spatial sense, which gives a good sense of

direction. Strong sense of colors. Difficulty with spoken directions. Often Good readers.

Auditory Learners- If you hear it, you remember it.

Prefers to get information by listening. Difficulty to follow written directions. Difficulty with reading and writing. Good at explaining. Notices sound effects in the movies. Enjoys music. Can’t keep quiet for long time. Often benefit from using text loud and using tape recorder.

Kinesthetic Learners - If you can touch it with your hands, you will remember it.

Prefers hands-on learning. Can assemble parts without reading direction. Difficulty sitting still. Learns better when physical activity is involved. Very well coordinated and athletic ability.

Find out your own style by taking the following quiz. Place the point value next to its corresponding item number. Next, sum the values to arrive at your preference scores under each reading.

Often = 5 pointsSometimes =3 points.Seldom = 1 pointsItem no. Often Sometimes Seldom

1 Can remember more about a subject through listening than reading.

2 Follow written direction better than oral direction.

Item no. Often Sometimes Seldom

3 Bear down extremely hard with pen and pencil when writing.

4 Require explanation of diagrams, graphs or visual directions

5 Remembers best while writing down things several times.

Item no. Often Sometimes Seldom6 Obtain

information on relevant subject by reading relevant material

7 I am good at working and solving jigsaw puzzles and mazes.

8 Can better understand by reading article on paper than by listening on radio.

Item no. Often Sometimes Seldom9 Learn to spell

better by repeating the letters out loud than by writing it on paper.

10 Feel very comfortable touching others, handshaking, hugging etc.

11 Can tell if sound matches when presented with pairs of sounds.

Item no. Often Sometimes Seldom12 Feels the best

way to remember is to picture it in my head.

Place the responses in front of respective item numbers.

2 1 3

6 4 5

7 9 8

12 11 10

Summary

At the end of the session, you had been be able to- Give an overview of what is learning style. State and explain the types of learning style. Identify your learning style.

THANK YOU !