STRATEGIES, RESOURCES AND COMPETENCES IN

ENGLISHTYPES OF LEARNERS

MARTA TASIES DANIEL09-01-2014

INTRODUCTION

OUTLINE

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ToL 1: The VAK model What is it? Characteristics Strategies

ToL 2: The Analytic vs. Holistic model Characteristics Strategies

Summary and conclusions

The VAK model

Let’s start with some questions!

Do you like...

1. Reading, writing or drawing?2. Listening & speaking?3. Move around, touching & doing?

The VAK model

What is the VAK model?

Visual learners

CHARACTERISTICS Preference for observed things “Show me” “I get the picture” Imagine things to concentrate better Enjoy reading

Visual learners

STRATEGIES

Use of different shapes Highlight key words Illustrate > verbal explanations Flashcards Acronyms

Auditory learners

CHARACTERISTICS Learning by listening “Tell me” “I get the message” Interpret meanings of speech Enjoy talking and listening

Auditory learners

STRATEGIES

Attend lectures and discussions Read aloud Repeat new information Use video tapes and audio tapes

Kinaesthetic learners

CHARACTERISTICS Learning by feeling or experiencing “Let me try” “I get the message” Need for activity & exploration

Kinaesthetic learners

STRATEGIES

Active participation Field trips / Role playing Real life examples Hands-on approach

Some considerations…

Blend of all three types

Learn more effectively

There is no right or wrong learning style

The Analytic vs Holistic model

Analytic learners

MAIN CHARACTERISTIC:

Too much worried about being as accurate as possible all the timeSuggestions!

Holistic learners

MAIN CHARACTERISTIC:

Relaxed and not worried about mistakes

Suggestions!

Summary and conclusions

VISUAL

ANALYTIC

HOLISTIC

KINAESTHETIC

ADITORY

Find out your learning style and make the most of it!!!

The end

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!