Different Learning Styles and Teaching Methodologies

How are learners different from each other?

A is quiet in classwhileB is talkative.

A complains about his group members while B leads a group discussion.

A works hard because she enjoys English activities while B works hard for high marks.

A can pronounce a word quickly by chunking the syllables while B can finish reading a passage quickly.

In acquiring new words, A learns through songs whereasB learns through doing crossword puzzles.

A has got problems with spelling while B has difficulty pronouncing /l/ and /r/ sounds.

A likes animals while B likes car racing.

Learner Diversity

In face of a problem,A frets about the problem while B tries to solve it.

3. Personality

6. Intellectual

&

Emotional

Development

7. Attitudinal

&

Social

Maturity

4. Motivation

5. Ability 1. Learning Style

2. (Learning) needs

8. Interests

Therefore…important to define your learners

In consideration for the teaching methodologies.

Adult Learning

Why? What? How? What if?

3 Primary Learning Styles

Visual • Looking, seeing, viewing, and watching

Auditory • listening, hearing, and speaking.

Kinesthetic • experiencing, moving, and doing

• The key to teaching adults is understanding how they learn. • Focus your attention on the group’s special characteristics. • Don’t ignore adults’ needs, insights and skills

Remember!!!

Teaching Methods

•Lecture •Discussion •Role Play•Case Study•Brainstorming •Demonstration

Lecture- Widely used in teaching and training- Economical, used for a large group/audience - Material in a structured manner - Trainer/Subject Matter Expert has a great control of time and material

- Transmit information from a variety of sources

Not simply a matter of standing in front of a class and reciting what you know.

The lecture is a special form of communication in which voice, gesture, movement, facial expression, and eye contact can either complement or detract from the content. (Davis, 2012)

Stomaching Long Lectures Is Out!

No longer tolerate long lectures...

Different Tools for Interactive Lectures:

•Slide Presentations•Prezi •Videos

Group Discussion•Face to Face Interaction •Cooperating Thinking •Allows everyone to participate in an active process

and help them understand the subject matter•For effective discussion, the learners should have

prior knowledge and information about the topic to be discussed

Group Discussion Strategies

•Design Sprint•Buzz Groups

•Small Group Discussions, max of 3-5 minutes

Role Play

•Memorable and enjoyable learning method• Learners take on differentiated roles in a simulation•Means in developing skills, explore feelings, values

and problem-solving strategies •Demonstrated its applicability to a wide range of

learners, topics and levels. (Singh, and Sudarshan, 2015)

Case Study

•Used to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as to present learners with real-life situations. •Set of circumstances based on actual event or

imaginary situation: • to diagnose particular problem(s) only. • to diagnose problem(s) & provide solution(s).• to give reasons & implications of action after providing

both problem & solution

Brainstorming

•Useful technique for problem solving, decision making, creative thinking and team building. •Loosely structured form of discussion for generating ideas•Develops listening skills.

Demonstration

•A method based predominantly on the modeling of knowledge and skills. •A form of presentation whereby the trainer or

learners show how something works or operates, or how something is done.

Innovative Learning Techniques

• Distance Learning, Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)•Webinars • Flipped Classroom • Blended Training (Combination of Web and F2F) • Learning Fairs/ World Café • Site Visits/ Learning Journey • Technical Charettes

Methods VISUAL AUDITORY KINESTHETICSlide presentationsMaps Graphs Videos PicturesFlip ChartsReading Materials

Lectures Group DiscussionsInformal Conversations Stories Brainstorming

Role PlaysSimulationsPractice DemonstrationsWriting Note takingActivities

Selecting Appropriate Teaching/Learning Methods • Stage 1- Clarifying your objectives• Stage 2- Choose the teaching/learning method (mix methods)• Stage 3- Will your learners be comfortable with the methods you have

chosen?