How to Accommodate Different Learning Styles.pptx
- 1. How to Accommodate Different Learning Styles
- 2. Let’s test your knowledge How many learning styles are there and what are they? You have 30 seconds to list the learning styles you know
- 3. And the answer is…. There are actually EIGHT uniquely different learning styles. We will go over each learning style and then in groups you can brainstorm what kinds of activities we might do for each particular style.
- 4. VISUAL LEARNERS Someone with a Visual learning style has a preference for seen or observed things, including pictures, diagrams, demonstrations, displays, handouts, films, flip-chart, etc. These people will use phrases such as ‘show me’, ‘let’s have a look at that’ and will be best able to perform a new task after reading the instructions or watching someone else do it first. These are the people who will work from lists and written directions and instructions.
- 5. AUDITORY LEARNERS Students who prefer to listen to spoken language rather than read a body of text might be an auditory learner. It has been argued that sound is the best way in which their minds can take on new information. Something that you can do to engage aural learners is to encourage them to read their work out loud to allow them to process what they are doing.
- 6. KINESTHETIC LEARNERS Also known as physical or tactile learners, kinesthetic learners find it easiest to absorb new information by moving or doing things. These types of students often have a preference for sports or dance, and will tend to need more regular breaks due to their difficulties sitting still.
- 7. VERBAL LEARNERS While this might seem similar to reading/writing learners, verbal learners benefit from poems, word games, reading and writing. This definition includes both reading and speaking. They are often categorized as bookworms, great storytellers, and highly intellectual. A verbal learner’s preferred teaching method largely depends on their personality, and whether they enjoy presenting new ideas or writing them down.
- 8. MATHEMATICAL LEARNER (LOGICAL LEARNER) Widely known as a logical learner, mathematical learners have a preference for numbers over written words. They are usually good at pattern recognition and have a preference for logical subjects including statistics, science, and research.
- 9. SOLITARY and INTRAPERSONAL LEARNER This is someone who is regarded as an introvert, who prefers their own company. These types of learners can be any of the learners above, and this is considered a sub-category of learners. It is more based on someone’s personality rather than how they necessarily take in new information. Solitary learners appreciate working alone and taking the time to process information internally.
- 10. SOCIAL LEARNERS In contrast to solitary learners, social or interpersonal learners are more extroverted. They tend to work best in groups, and many will gravitate towards leadership roles. Social learners are most comfortable listening and absorbing new information around a group.
- 11. NATURALIST LEARNERS Naturalist learners process information by working with and experiencing nature. They learn by finding patterns in nature and using scientific logic for understanding.
- 12. THE STRATEGIES - VISUAL LEARNERS Use visual aids - most other learners will benefit from visual elements as well. Provide visual analogies and metaphors to help with visual imagery. Sometimes graphics are not easy to use for specific topics but consider writing key points in front of the class as this provides visual cues. Substitute words for colours and pictures. Ask the students to write down explanations and take notes because this entails looking at your presentation or visualising what you’re presenting. Colour or emphasises key points in text. Avoid using large blocks of text. Include exercises where the students create mind maps. Use storytelling to help with visualisation. Colour-code and organise any materials you provide as this helps organise things in their minds. Get students to visualise using phrases, such as, "Picture this", "Let's see what you would do."
- 13. THE STRATEGIES - AUDITORY LEARNERS Encourage your students to participate in discussions. If reading is required suggest audio books if appropriate. Suggest for them to listen to music as they go over material. Allow recordings of your training sessions or make your lessons accessible via online course platforms - (this is also helpful for other learning types.) Get students to pair up and explain concepts to each other. Encourage problem-solving aloud. Suggest rereading their notes back to themselves when they get home. Use mnemonic devices (memorization strategy) and rhyming. If you are explaining a story, play relevant sounds from your computer.
- 14. THE STRATEGIES - KINESTHETIC LEARNERS Use physical exercises and provide hands-on experiences. Exercises where they are standing and walking are very effective. Include activities where they use a pen and paper to map out their thoughts and problem-solve because writing is a physical exercise. Find a venue that provides these learners with large spaces so they can write and draw. Encourage them to draw diagrams, graphs and maps. Get them to interact with physical objects or solve puzzles. Role-playing. Provide real life examples, such as, case studies. Suggest reviewing their notes whilst they engage in physical activity. Ask them to teach other class members some of the lesson content. When you are asking them to visualise, explain the sensations that would be felt, such as, "The wind was forcibly hitting against the left side of my body."
- 15. THE STRATEGIES - VERBAL LEARNERS Use verbal teaching and writing activities. Ask them to discuss or present. Use acronyms or mnemonic devices. Get the class to read aloud. Try to get them to read in a varied way rather than in monotone. Role-playing, for example, practicing elevator pitches or interactions between employees and clients. Ask them to teach members of the class certain material.. Suggest they reread and rewrite their notes, including summaries. Incorporate quizzes into your lessons. Show them or provide them with lists of key words. Providing these learners with a combination of information in a variety of verbal ways can assist their learning, for example, they may initially read about a concept, afterwards they listen to an audio to support what has been read, then they write notes and finally they partner up with someone and discuss the topic.
- 16. THE STRATEGIES - MATHEMATICAL LEARNERS Provide the class with problem-solving tasks. Challenge them to work things out for themselves. Ask them to interpret abstract visual information. Include critical thinking exercises. Provide statistics and facts. Ask them to suggest conclusions after providing them with evidence.
- 17. THE STRATEGIES - SOLITARY & INTRAPERSONAL LEARNERS Ask questions so you know what they're thinking and how they're feeling. Provide individual problem-solving exercises. Explain why the lesson material is important as solitary learners are often interested in outcomes. Along with this, give the class ways to track their progress. Suggest links between what they have previously learned/should know and new concepts.
- 18. THE STRATEGIES - SOCIAL LEARNERS Be inquisitive and ask them what they think about a concept/topic/idea. Ask them to bounce ideas off of each other and compare their ideas with others'. Allow them to discuss and share stories. Include group work. Engage in a role-play.
- 19. THE STRATEGIES - NATURALIST LEARNERS Include experiments in your lessons. Get them to imagine that what you're teaching is a new ecosystem that they can understand by finding patterns. This will help them link concepts together. Have exercises where they can identify and classify. Use examples linking to daily life, people or nature. Provide observational data, such as case studies.
- 20. THINK ABOUT IT - Now it’s your turn to think about a suitable activity for the learning strategies listed below - Group 1: Visual & Logical - Group 2: Auditory & Solitary - Group 3: Kinesthetic & Social - Group 4: Verbal & Naturalist
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