the learning styles profile & the study skills inventory
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The Learning Styles Profile
&
The Study Skills Inventory
Inventory of Study Skills
LearningDiagnosis
Subject Content
Profile of Learning Styles
How youView yourstudents
maydependon how
theylearn!-
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Pictureof a
Horse?
DifficultiesHaving to take action and do things before
those things are demonstrated or read
Working in a place filled with noise
Listening to lectures without any visual
stimulationWorking in classrooms
with dull colorsWorking in classrooms with florescent lighting,
etc., etc., etc.
Parker’s Learning Styles Profile
Modalities Interpersonal Skills Competencies Personality Identifiers Management Styles Management/Leadership
Characteristics
Heredity and Environment characterize…
Parker’s Learning Styles Profile Charts
People, Data & Things Chart Independent/Dependent Chart Kinesthetic, Auditory & Visual Chart Personality Identifiers Chart Management Styles Chart Leadership/Management Chart
Time ManagementNote-takingReadingListeningTest-takingWritten CommunicationsStressCareer-oriented
MemoryLearning BehaviorCritical ThinkingResearchTechnologyDecision-makingLife SkillsHealth
Can I say goodbye for
the day knowing that
another individual has
received maximum
consideration?
Habits of the Mind
Attitudes/Academics/AbilitiesAttitudes/Academics/Abilities
Acquire & Integrate
Knowledge
1.
2.
3.
Extend & Refine
Knowledge
Knowledge
Use
I Learn & Remember Best By...
1. Reading.
Strongly Agree = 5
Agree = 4
Not Sure = 3
Disagree = 2
Strongly Disagree = 1
DATADATA
PEOPLEPEOPLE
THINGSTHINGS
We enhance your leadership to improve three INTERPERSONAL skills:
We enhance your leadership to improve three INTERPERSONAL skills:
Areas of Competency...
The ability to perform a specific task to a
satisfactory level of skill.
THINGS – psychomotor skills like typing,
writing, running, etc.
DATA – Compiling & interpreting factual
material.
PEOPLE – dealing with interpersonal skills.
Areas of Competency…
People/Data/Things
People (30.3%)
Data (33.7%)
Things (36.0%)
The Dependent/Independent Learner...
The Dependent Learner prefers:
clear and precise learning instructions.
objective-type assessment.
an instructor who controls the learning.
a socially-related learning atmosphere.
organization in the learning process.
a well-defined job description.
The Dependent/Independent Learner...
The Independent Learner prefers:
self-directed learning situations.
a choice of assessment methods.
the instructor as mentor or facilitator.
work usually with little or no supervision.
non-traditional learning settings.
The Dependent/Independent Learner...
Independent/Dependent
Independent (59.5%)
Dependent (40.5%)
VisualVisual
AuditoryAuditory
KinestheticKinesthetic
The Modalities:The Modalities:
The Auditory Learner prefers...
hearing instruction and enjoying discussion.
remembering names rather than faces.
remembering by speaking repetitiously.
moving lips while reading silently.
talking about situations and problems.
having illustrations explained.
expressing emotions.
listening to music.
sitting in the back of classroom.
The Visual Learner prefers...
seeing (watching) demonstrations.
learning situations rather that imaging words.
writing down information to keep organized.
sitting in the front of the class.
learning to read by sighting words.
remembering faces rather than names.
studying without music or movement.
written examination as assessment tool.
The Kinesthetic Learner prefers...
remembering by doing and participating.
moving (acting out) while memorizing.
space.
moving to music.
non-verbal communication.
physical activity when solving problems.
"how-to-do" books and videos.
simulations, group activities, and projects as assessment.
Auditory, Kinesthetic & Visual Modalities...
Learning Modalities
Visual (39.5%)
Auditory (31.6%)
Kinesthetic (28.9%)
Observation“see”
Participation“do”
Concentration“think”
Motivation“hear”
Personality Identifiers Learning Styles
Inventory...
Motivated Action Taker = DO + HEAR
Concerned Listener = HEAR + SEE
Thoughtful Observer = SEE + THINK
Active Processor = THINK + DO
Performance-based Outcomes
Attitude
Academics
Ability
Questions Regarding Learning
Attitude How does your belief affect
the way you FEEL about things, data, & people?
AcademicsHow does your belief
dictate that which should be learned?
AbilityWhat do you believe
about the things you DO?
Philosophy
Teacher (Manager)/Student Task Relationships...
Work On (student)/Hands Off (Teacher) - Exhorter
Work Off (student)/Hands On (Teacher) - Restorer
Work Off (Student)/Hands Off (Teacher) - Neglector
Work On (Student)/Hands On (Teacher) - Offender
Work Relationships...Work Relationships
work off/hands off (28.4%
work off/hands on (23.4%)work on/hands on (23.5%)
work on/hands off (24.8%)
Leadership/Management Characteristics for
Teachers
Supervising Instructing Consulting Entertaining Persuading
Mentoring Managing Leading Negotiating
Leadership/Management Characteristics…Mentoring
listens & asks questions reflects back feeling and informational
responses guides conversation diagnoses and evaluates feelings and
information makes suggestions prescribes treatments and approaches to
solving problems
Leadership/Management Characteristics…Mentoring
instructs: presents information, explains, gives examples & forecasts possible outcomes,
predicts consequences of alternative courses of action
gives assurances and support Motivates, persuades and influences in favor of a
point of view provides feedback and evaluation of progress makes new suggestions based on new information or
circumstances
Leadership/Management Characteristics…Managing
sets goals and performance standards establishes communication channels promotes the free flow of two way
communication formulates policies and directs their
implementation coordinates tasks activities and programs
Leadership/Management Characteristics…Managing
makes decisions on personnel matters provides evaluation of progress prescribes alternative approaches to
solving problems administers and implements the policies
of supervisors allows others to lead takes responsibility for duties and tasks
under jurisdiction
Leadership/Management Characteristics…Leading
establishes and implements performance standards sets group priorities persuades and influences in favor of a
point of view promotes group trust and cohesion
motivates employs authority to accomplish goals
through cooperation of group
Leadership/Management Characteristics…Leading
maintains group harmony controls group behavior through use of
sanctions and punishments determines the direction of the group makes decisions on policy and
procedures solves problems by invoking symbols of
his authority
Leadership/Management Characteristics…
Negotiating
states and argues position bargains over terms instructs: presents information explains,
and gives examples advances proposals defends position with clear and coherent
rationale answers objections presents alternative courses of action
Leadership/Management Characteristics…
Negotiating gives and takes in a trade-off of benefits argues against counter-proposals discusses possible solutions defines goals and objectives offers counterproposals when original
proposals are rejected reconciles opposing view points confronts opposing demands to clarify
positions
Leadership/Management Characteristics…
Supervising
assigns tasks discusses subordinates’ use of discretion explains operating procedure implements performance standards examines task outcome against stated
criteria directs studies & evaluates performance
Leadership/Management Characteristics…
Supervising
interprets results of task performance judges content and consequences of
discretionary decisions sets task objectives assesses individual competence to
perform a given task ensures performance standards necessary
to achieve objectives
Leadership/Management Characteristics…
Instructing
listens to opinions and ideas presents lectures elicits and discusses theories and
practices trains others in effective and cognitive
principles uses demonstration and role playing
techniques to teach subject matter conducts seminars and workshops
Leadership/Management Characteristics…
Instructing
illustrates theories and principles through explanation and example
tests and assesses knowledge and understanding of the problem -solving process & answers questions
points out similarities and differences of viewpoints
makes inferences about the cognitive behaviors of others
Leadership/Management Characteristics…
Consulting
gives information and ideas based on experience and training
recommends content and methods of training
provides sources of technical information gives ideas to define and clarify
procedures and product specifications informs on details of working out
objectives & gives advice
Leadership/Management Characteristics…
Consulting
explains content of programs assists in working out of plans guides implementation of plans meets with, listens, discusses and answers questions to resolve problems and
promote cooperation makes suggestions to reduce resistance and
sharpen understanding of program goals recommends alternative courses of action
Leadership/Management Characteristics…
Entertaining
tells stories and anecdotes selects and narrates jokes & plays games gives support and assurances expresses sympathy sings songs & acts in dramatic roles acts out a mime part using only gestures
and actions
Leadership/Management Characteristics…
Persuading
describes and explains advantages and benefits of a program
converses with clients influences in favor of a service, product or
point of view demonstrates the advantages of
programs, procedures, products, ideas and services
Leadership/Management Characteristics…
Persuading
speaks and converses with individuals, groups and organizations
coaxes individuals to elaborate on thoughts and feelings
gives instruction, advice and personal assistance
Leadership/Management Characteristics
Leadership/Management Characteristics
Mentoring (11.7%)
Managing (10.8%)
Leading (12.0%)
Negotiating (10.5%)Supervising (9.8%)Instructing (10.9%)
Consulting (12.3%)
Entertaining (10.9%)Persuading (11.1%)
Parker’s Learning Styles Profile
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