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What are Learning Styles? Information enters your brain three main ways: Sight Hearing Touch Which one you use the most is called your Learning Style (modality)

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Visual Learners Prefer to see information such as pictures, diagrams, cartoons, demonstrations Picture words and concepts they hear as images Easily distracted in lecture with no visual aids Overwhelmed with intense visuals accompanied by lecture Benefit from using charts, maps, notes, and flash cards when studying

Auditory Learners Prefer to hear information spoken Can absorb a lecture with little effort May not need careful notes to learn Often avoid eye contact in order to concentrate May read aloud to themselves Like background music when they study

Tactile or Kinesthetic Learners Prefer touch as their primary mode for taking in information In traditional lecture situations, they should write out important facts Create study sheets connected to vivid examples Role-playing can help them learn and remember important ideas May benefit by using manipulatives Okay, I get it now!

Triarchic Theory of Intelligence -Robert J. Sternberg Sternberg believes that intelligence is comprised of three separate, though interrelated, abilities: Analytical Creative Practical

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligent Performance 3 types of intelligence: analytical, creative & practical All people have 3 types to some degree Most people are stronger in one type than the others Intelligence is trainable Intelligence is affected by and related to culture Sternberg (YouTube)

Your Intelligence Profile created by Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligences - YouTube Multiple Intelligences - YouTube A theory of “ multiple intelligences, ” suggesting abilities seem to cluster in eight different areas: Verbal-Linguistic Skills Logical-Mathematical Skills Bodily-Kinesthetic Skills Visual-Spatial Skills Interpersonal Abilities Intrapersonal Abilities Musical Abilities Naturalistic Abilities

Strength in written and spoken language: speaking, writing, listening, reading Interpretation and explanation of ideas and information through language Understands communication and meaning Successful in traditional classroom because their intelligence lends itself to traditional teaching Verbal-Linguistic Skills words and language

Possible Careers: Writers Lawyers Journalists Editors PR consultants TV & radio presenters Voice-over artists Speakers Trainers Copy-writers Teachers Poets Verbal-Linguistic Skills words and language Strong Activities: Write a set of instructions Speak on a subject Edit a written piece of work Write a speech Commentate on an event Apply positive or negative “spin” to a story

Detecting patterns Scientific reasoning and deduction Analyze problems Perform mathematical calculations Understands relationship between cause and effect Successful in traditional classrooms where teaching is logically sequenced Logical-Mathematical Skills numbers and logic

Possible Careers: Scientist Engineer Computer expert Accountant Researcher Banker Trouble-shooter Insurance broker Director Logical – Mathematical Skills numbers and logic Strong Activities: Perform mental calculations Create a process to measure something difficult Analyze how a machine works Assess the value of a business or proposition

Manual dexterity Physical agility & balance Eye and body coordination Often labeled “overly active” in traditional classrooms where they were told to SIT and BE STILL! Bodily – Kinesthetic Skills touch and feel

Possible Careers: Dancer Demonstrator Actor Athlete Soldier Fire-fighter Performance artist Driver Craft-person Gardener Chef Acupuncurist Bodily – Kinesthetic Skills touch and feel Strong Activities: Demonstrate a sports technique Create a movement to explain something

Interpretation and creating of visual images Pictorial imagination and expression Understands relationship between images and meaning Like to SEE what you are talking about Visual – Spatial Skills pictures, shapes and space

Possible Careers: Artist Designer Cartoonist Architect Sculptor Town-planner Inventor Engineer Beauty consultant Visual – Spatial Skills pictures, shape and space Strong Activities: Designing costumes Interpreting painting Create a room layout Create a corporate logo Design a building Pack a suitcase or trunk of a car

Ability to relate to others Interpret behavior and communication Understands relationship between people and their situations Like cooperative learning Sometimes identified as too talkative or social in traditional classroom Interpersonal Skills look inside others

Possible Careers: therapist Human resources professional Mediator Leader Counselor Politician Educator Sales person Clergy Coach Healer Interpersonal Skills look inside others Strong Activities: Interpret moods from facial expressions Demonstrate feelings through body language Affect the feelings of others in a planned way Coach or counsel another person

Understand relationship with oneself, others, and the world Understand one’s own need for and reaction to change Tend to be more reserved, but are very intuitive about what they learn and how it relates to themselves Intrapersonal Skills look inside yourself

Possible Careers: Anyone who is self-aware and involved in the process of changing personal thoughts, beliefs, and behavior in relation to their situation, other people, their purpose and aims Intrapersonal Skills look inside yourself Strong Activities: Consider and decide one’s own aim Determine personal change that is required

Awareness, appreciation and use of sound Recognition of tonal and rhythmic patterns Understands relationship between sound and feeling Easily overlooked in tradional classroom settings Musical Skills sounds and rhythm

Possible Careers: Musician Singer Composer DJ Producer Piano-tuner Party planner Voice coach Noise advisor Musical Skills sounds and rhythm Strong Activities: Perform a musical piece Sing a song Coach someone to play a musical instrument Specify mood music for telephone systems, businesses, retailers

Awareness and appreciation of nature’s life cycles Recognition of our impact on the environment Loves the outdoors, animals, field trips, etc. Naturalistic Skills earth, wind and fire

Possible Careers: Park ranger Scientist Zoologist Oceanographer Farmer Landscaper Botanist Veternarian Arborist Geologist Zookeeper Naturalistic Skills earth, wind and fire Strong Activities: Works to solve environmental issues Enjoys pets Enjoys gardening, visiting scenic places Conscious of changes in weather

Gary Smalley Personality Types

Lion leaders - generals, presidents accomplish a lot take charge may intimidate bold can be pushy overbearing work a lot do it now! under pressure – dictators can’t rest on vacation need to express anger

Otter entertainers party goers risk takers verbal under pressure - verbally attack networkers - knows a lot of people goofs off - joker can be foolish optimistic talking more relaxing loves variety spontaneous gets bored in a hurry unorganized needs to follow through practice being committed

Golden Retriever sensitive avoid confrontation loyal warm loving easily hurt dig heels in if hurt do not like change cannot say no likes being alone must practice no and being decisive

Beaver enjoys manuals accurate, precise likes quality things can feel uncomfortable in their home serious careful very neat and organized do not start without finishing tends to be extreme - nothing is as bad as it seems must learn to treasure hunt and find positives

StrengthsWeaknesses LionVisionary practical, productive strong-willed Independent, decisive leader Cold domineering, unemotional self-sufficient, unforgiving sarcastic cruel OtterOutgoing, responsive, warm, friendly, talkative, enthusiastic, compassionate Undisciplined, unproductive, exaggerates, egocentric, unstable Golden RetrieverCalm, easy-going, dependable, quiet, objective, diplomatic, humorous Selfish, stingy, procrastinator, unmotivated, indecisive, fearful, worrier BeaverAnalytical, self-disciplined, industrious, organized, aesthetic, sacrificing Moody, self-centered, touchy, negative, unsociable, critical, revengeful

Harmony- Cooperative Shanel is primarily harmony. Most of the time she is sensitive and caring, friends are important to her and she often shares kind notes of love and kindness. She feels for other people and wants everyone to like her. She provides support for someone who is feeling badly.

When in Reluctant mode Shanel tends to over-adapt, over-please and make mistakes on the most simple items. This often leads to a loss of self confidence. She wants to please others so much that she loses sight of her own goals. She also sometimes shows an attitude of helplessness, wanting to be rescued. What statement would be most encouraging for Shanel? A. Thank you for the way you are working. B. Wow! Fantastic work. C. You are such a caring person. Harmony- Reluctant

Connection- Cooperative Rosario is operating from the Connection personal objective. He loves activity and action and comes into a room with a bounce. He is friendly and bright-eyed. He connects with others in positive ways and enjoys being the center of attention. He likes loud music and drama, enjoys a good joke and likes to do things on the spur of the moment. He is full of ideas and very creative. He often asks his teacher, “Could we do it ‘this’ way instead?” He unconsciously taps his pencil and makes clicking noises with his tongue when he’s working.

When in Reluctant mode Rosario can be disruptive, annoying and attention seeking. When he “gets in trouble” he blames others. Nothing is ever his fault; either the neighbor girl did it, the dog ate it, or the rain made it too loud to hear the instructions. His pencil tapping becomes loud and intentional. His jokes become cruel, and he hurts others feelings. What statement would be most encouraging for Rosario? A. You must be proud of the way you are working your mind? B. Thumbs up on that one! C. I appreciate the way you take pride in your work. Connection- Reluctant

Production- Cooperative Marcus exhibits the production personal objective strengths of being logical, structured, organized and persistent. He is a thinker, a problem solver, likes information exchange and values such things as task completion, skill development and schedules. He is full of ideas and likes to share these in the class. He thrives on competition and enjoys seeing his work displayed. He likes print outs and postings showing his progress and achievement. He is efficient and his approach to assignments is always organized. He wants to know the plan for the hour.

When Marcus is stressed and moves into negative behaviors, he can become bossy or critical of himself and others. He may make fun of his friends’ attempt at completing a task. He may put undo pressure on himself to do things perfectly and perceives that others are having fun while he is the only one working and being responsible. What statement would be most encouraging for Marcus? A. I like your thinking. B. You make me happy. C. You’re doing terrific. Production- Reluctant

Status Quo- Cooperative Kylie is very quiet and shows little expression. She doesn’t volunteer answers but when asked to contribute, she’s exceptionally insightful. She prefers to work alone, enjoys working on the computer and is excellent at complex games. Kylie loves SSR when she can sit quietly in the class or library and delve into a good book.

When Kylie becomes stressed, she withdrawals. As she disengages from the learning experiences, she may exhibit a blank stare. She has trouble completing tasks, especially when the learning opportunities are more diverse and open-ended. Unfortunately, she may go unnoticed because she so quietly withdrawals. What statement would be most encouraging for Kylie? A. I like your smile. B. Thank you for the way you are working. C. Wow! Fantastic work. Status Quo- Reluctant

Array Inventory HARMONYPRODUCTIONCONNECTIONSTATUS QUO COOPERATIVE (Positive Behavior) Caring Sensitive Nurturing Harmonizing Feeling-oriented Logical Structured Organized Systematic Thinking-oriented Spontaneous Creative Playful Enthusiastic Action-oriented Quiet Imaginative Insightful Reflective Inaction-oriented RELUCTANT (Negative Behavior) Over adaptive Over pleasing Makes mistakes Cries or giggles Self-defeating Overcritical Overworks Perfectionist Verbally attacks Demanding Disruptive Blames Irresponsible Demands attention Defiant Disengaging Withdrawn Delays Despondent Daydreams PSYCHOLOGIC AL NEEDS Friendships Sensory experience Task completion Time schedule Contact with people Fun activities Alone time Stability WAYS TO MEET NEEDS Value their feelings Comfortable work place Pleasing learning environment Work with a friend sharing times Value their ideas Incentives Rewards Leadership positions Schedules To-do lists Value their activity Hands-on activities Group interaction Games Change in routine Value their privacy Alone time Independent activities Specific directions Computer activities Routine tasks

Using Knowledge of Your Learning Style Knowing your learning style, both your strengths and your weaknesses, can help you study more effectively.

Know yourself, know others…and make a difference!