Various Learning Styles and Tutoring Sonya Matov EWRT March 2006

What’s coming up next… Four learning styles –Identifying –Approaching –Tutoring Anxious students –Tutoring suggestions ESL Students –Tutoring suggestions Disabled students –Tutoring suggestions

Learning Styles the Visual/Verbal learning style the Visual/Nonverbal learning style the Tactile/Kinesthetic learning style the Auditory/Verbal learning style

How to tell if you are the Visual/Verbal learning style… Information presented visually AND in written format Use of chalkboard, whiteboard, or overhead projector Provided with an outline Information from textbooks and class notes Study alone in a quiet setting See things “in your mind’s eye”

How to approach your Visual/Verbal learning style… COLOR CODE Summarize key points Make flashcards Write explanations Step by step Print-outs Stick-it notes

How to help your Visual/Verbal tutees… Work from written material Point, circle, and/or highlight Taking notes Jotting down examples Drawing diagrams Use COLOR

How to tell if you are the Visual/Nonverbal learning style… Information presented visually AND in a picture format Work in quiet setting and no study groups Use of visual aids Pictures and diagrams Visualize picture Artistic side

How to approach your Visual/Nonverbal learning style… Make flashcards Mark up margins Make charts Graph paper Use computer Symbols, pictures, and diagrams

How to help your Visual/Nonverbal tutees… Work on keywords Draw diagrams Illustrate key concepts Write in margins Highlight

How to tell if you are the Tactile/Kinesthetic learning style… “Hands on” activities Lab setting Manipulate materials Physically active In-class demonstrations Fieldwork

How to approach your Tactile/Kinesthetic learning style… Sit in front Take notes Jot down keywords Draw pictures and make charts Read out loud First hand experience Copy keypoints onto chalkboard or easel Use word processing software, graphics, and spreadsheets Listen to audio tapes

How to help your Tactile/Kinesthetic tutees… Ask student to write, underline, highlight, or diagram Have student point to material Put things together and organize Use sticky notes for identification

How to tell if you are the Auditory/Verbal learning style… Presented auditory in an oral language format Listening to lectures Participating in group discussions Audio tapes “Hear” the way it was said Interact with other in a listening/speaking exchange

How to approach your Auditory/Verbal learning style… Join study groups Work with a “study buddy” Talk out loud when studying Study where you will not be bothered Tape record lectures Talk your way through the information

How to help your Auditory/Verbal tutees… Read aloud Have student read out loud Reinforce verbally Ask student to paraphrase Summarize at end of session

Things to tell a writer with writing anxiety… Share personal experiences Acknowledge that writing is hard work for everyone Satisfaction is rewarding

The Writer for Whom English Is a Second Language Encourage student to ask questions Give simple directions Ask if they understand Ask for an explanation or example Rephrase in different terms Do not raise your voice or repeat the same words Watch for facial expressions Serve as a scribe Avoid idioms unless you can provide an explanation Explain plagiarism Do not focus on grammatical errors Show a few examples and let the student do the rest

The Writer with a Learning Disability Explain things clearly Be patient Repeat or rephrase Work in a quiet setting with minimalist distractions Encourage use of computer Be aware

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