Learning Preferences for Educators at all levels of learning.
- 2. We are all different • Kids are different. • Different finger prints, backgrounds, tribe, family setting 1 parent, two parents, different circumstances, only child, all these experiences in life affect the way children learn. • Some come from settings of abuse, lack, abundance, not sure of the next meal, not living with their parents, child headed families. Circumstances are totally different for every child. • Children need to know early on in life that we are all different and appreciate the individual differences.
- 3. Know your learners • Don’t be in a rush to cover content. • Get to know your learners. • Attend to their emotional needs then teaching will be much easier. • How can we make this class inclusive for everybody?
- 4. To Ponder • Why does it matter for everyone to feel included? • Is there a possibility that our classes could be the tower of babel? • How often do we think about our learners and question whether we are meeting their learning needs?
- 5. Learning Preferences/St yles There are 7 learning preferences/ styles Visual Learners • Visual learners are individuals that learn more through images, diagrams, charts, graphs, presentations, and anything that illustrates ideas.
- 6. How do visual learners learn? • Through graphs, pictures, or illustrations of concepts • Flashcards. • Charts or maps • Use different colour of chalk to organize work on the board.
- 7. Auditory Learners • Auditory learners absorb information better when it is presented in audio form . • This type of learner prefers to learn by listening and might not take any notes at all. • They also ask questions often or repeat what they have just heard aloud to remember it better. • Auditory learners are often not afraid of speaking up and are great at explaining themselves. • When teaching auditory learners, keep in mind that they shouldn’t stay quiet for long periods of time.
- 8. How auditor y learner s learn Hold conversations with the learners about the topic. Ask the learners questions after each lesson. Read out loud comprehension passages to them. As you teach, explain your methods, questions, and answers Ask for oral summaries of the lesson. Rhymes and poems.
- 9. Reading and Writing learners • Reading & Writing learners absorb information best when they use words, whether they’re reading or writing them. • To verbal learners, written words are more powerful than images, so they’re excellent at writing essays. • They are detailed note takers. • Effective with written assignments. • Enjoy word games like crossword puzzles, word searches. • Have strong spelling skills.
- 10. How reading and writing learners learn • Create class or school bulletin boards and let them write • Journalling • Encourage them to write book reports and reviews. • Publishing opportunities in the school magazine • Organise book clubs • Provide word games
- 11. Kinesthetic learners • They love to experience hands-on what they learn with their senses — holding, touching, hearing, and doing.
- 12. How kinesthetic learners learn. • Hands on activities • Role play • Dramatization • Interactive learning tools like educational games, virtual reality experiences • Field trips/ nature walks • Movement breaks like stretching, walking • Experiments • Sports and physical activities
- 13. Logical/ Analytical Learners • Logical learners rely on logic/reason to process information and understand a particular subject. • They search for causes and patterns to create a connection between different kinds of information. • Logical learners generally do well with facts, statistics, and problem- solving tasks.
- 14. How Logical learners learn • Through case studies • Structured Discussions • Hands on experiments • Problem solving activities • Real life applications • Ask open-ended questions • Create a mystery for them to solve • Pose an issue and ask them to address it from multiple perspectives
- 15. Social/Interpers onal Learners • social learners prefer to discuss or interact with others.
- 16. How Social/ Interpersonal learners learn • Group activities like discussions • Story telling and narratives • Role playing • Collaborative project work • Think pair share
- 17. Solitary Learners • Solitary learners prefer to learn alone.
- 18. How do solitary learners learn? • Allow them create independent study times. • Provide quiet study spaces • Give individual projects • Written learning materials.
- 19. Point of Action • Steps to be taken by the teachers.