1. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners I LIKE TO LEARN, BUT... WHAT IS MY STYLE? Learning to Learn Training Learning in any place and time by my own style Developed with the support of the EU Leonardo da Vinci Programme This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

2. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners At the end of this lesson you will learn… What is your Learning Style, depending on the sense you use for learning? What are the consequences in your learning process that any learning style can lead to successful learning? Which strategies you should use to compensate for your weaknesses and capitalize on your strengths? For sure, you will enjoy it!!!!

3. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Solution! “Everyone uses several senses, of course, not only one, although I know I have developed the sense of view, since I was a child. Since then, I do like teachers use much more slides, photos, videos, etc” My preference sense is... But I will also develop the others

4. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Concept “Learning style” refers to the individuality of each learner. Individual difference might include personality, mental processing, confidence, attitude, sensory intake processes or some complex combination of these and other differences. Your Learning style is determinate by the sense you use more for, BUT everyone has a mix of learning styles Try to learn using different senses

5. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Question What is your best way of learning: doing, listening, reading,...? Which Human senses do you mainly develop when you try to learn something? Which methodology do you want the teacher use? Listening? Doing?

6. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Concept Some investigations show that each learning style uses different parts of the brain. If you try to involve more of the brain during learning, you will remember more of what you learn. Your learning style is closed related to your brain

7. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Concept You can develop ability in less dominant styles, as well as further develop styles that you already use well. Use your senses for learning!

8. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Key Concept GARDNER’S Multiple Intelligences— Seven areas that affect learning and their chief characteristics: Verbal/Linguistic— works best with words Logical/Mathematical— likes to ask questions Visual/Spatial—needs visual images Musical— memorizes by rhymes Body— learns best with activity incorporated Interpersonal—enjoys group work Intrapersonal—prefers to work alone It is your challenge!

9. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Tip By recognizing and understanding your own learning styles, you can use techniques better suited to you. This improves the speed and quality of your learning. It is part of your maturity and self knowledge!

10. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Concept Some reasons for understand the concept of learning styles To profit my learning To know the learning process To upgrade my learning skills for the workplace To better serve others, as my family, friends, society To further professional advancement To learn for the pleasure of learning

11. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Example I always try to learn using My (XXX) sense I only learn what I perceive is relevant for me. I like to learn in a group, to share my experiences and background. I like to have close relation and friendship with the teacher. Learning is part of my hobbies I like teachers and colleague be very patient, otherwise I feel unsecure and shy I like concrete concepts more than abstract one I like to be treated as adult and teachers should have it into consideration I like to learn …

12. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Key Concept: summary LEARNING STYLES are simply different approaches or ways of learning. Generally, it refers to the individuality of each learner, related to personality, mental processing, confidence, attitude, sensory intake processes or some complex combination of these and other differences. There are several ways of learning

13. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Activities Describe "learning style" with your own words List 5 subjects or matter you would like to be instructed List 5 methods or ways you would prefer to be taught Tell two positives memories you had at school related to learning Please, write down the answers

14. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Conclusions Your learning styles have more influence than you may realize. Your preferred styles guide the way you learn. For sure you know your best way to learn!!

15. learning to learn network for low skilled senior learners Conclusion! Write, please, 5 personal conclusions from this unit The next unit will be... Thanks for your participation