+ How We Learn By Daniel Heiberger

+ Why did I become interested in this project? Feeling like I learn differently than others Thinking that I might now be the only one who feels like this Wanting to explore how minds work Requirement to do a 20% project

+ Multiple Intelligences The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University. It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. Intelligences lead to preferred learning styles

+ Learning Preferences: Example of Online Test Results

+ Dyslexia: Example of Online Test Results

+ Dyslexia and Self-Esteem

+ Slow and Fast Thinking Linked in my blog to an entertaining video about how the brains can think faster for some activities and slower for others For example: Math problems tend to be slow thinking and reciting letters in alphabetical order tend to be fast thinking

+ Linear & Gestalt Thinkers The mind has two different types of processing The left hemisphere tends to be linear thinking looking for patterns and sequential information The right hemisphere tends to be gestalt thinking that focuses on the whole picture, how something feels, and utilizes more sensory information when learning People with dyslexia tend to have a 10% larger right hemisphere and prefer learning from whole to the pieces

Often, thinking patterns or preferences run in families. Dyslexia is an inherited gene.

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+ Anxiety and Depression If people are not in environments and jobs where they are supported for their unique thinking styles and gifts, frustration can lead to anxiety and even depression. We’ve included a helpful website for parents and individuals dealing with anxiety of depression. and-learn/webinars

+ Screen shot of helpful website

+ Thank you to my mentor, Sarah Knapp