How do you learn? Exploring Learning Styles Module 7

Agenda  Welcome and introductions  Understanding learning styles  What is your learning style?  College Planning Checklist  Summary

Welcome and introductions

Understanding learning styles

Do you know your learning style?  Your learning style is the way that your brain processes information best  Each person’s brain processes information a little differently  Knowing your learning style can improve your learning effectiveness and academic performance

Learning styles  There are three learning styles  Auditory learning style: Learn by hearing  Visual learning style: Learn by seeing  Tactile (or kinesthetic) learning style: Learn by touching or doing

Auditory Learning Style  Like to hear things said out loud  Learn by hearing things or repeating things orally  Enjoys music  Has difficulty with written instructions  Whispers to self when reading  Enjoys discussions  Prefers mnemonics (word links, rhymes, poems)

Visual Learning Style  Likes to observe things rather than act or talk  Likes to read  Enjoys spelling  Remembers faces  Frequently doodles  Notices details  Likes to use study cards with colors  Forms pictures in their mind

Tactile Learning Style  Likes physical rewards  Taps pencil or foot when studying  Enjoys doing activities  Likes to solve problems by physically working through them  Uses hands while talking  Likes to try new things  Paces/walks while studying  Likes role plays

What is your learning style?

Learning Styles Inventory  Take a few minutes to complete the Learning Styles Inventory.  Check the box that best describes how frequently the statement applies to you.  There are no right or wrong answers.  This is not a timed test.  Use the Scoring Procedures to calculate your learning style preference.

Learning Styles Inventory  Which learning style preference did you score the highest on?  Does this answer surprise you?  Did any two styles have a very close score? What does this indicate?

Learning Styles Inventory  How can you use what you have learned today to change your study habits?  Commit to practice at least two study techniques over the next month and be prepared to share what you have learned.

College planning checklist

College Planning Checklist  Seniors  Follow-up on your financial aid awards  Make your final college choice and accept your admissions offer  Finalize your housing arrangements  Register for new student orientation  Finish strong on your last set of classes  Freshmen to juniors  Don’t forget to finish strong on your classes  Sign up for a summer camp or summer activity

Summary  Understanding your learning style can help you improve your grades and be an effective learner  Use learning strategies that are visual, auditory, or tactile  Stay organized when studying for class by taking good notes and reading your textbook  Ask your teacher for help if you are struggling with class materials

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