1. L EARNING STYLE TIPS FROM HOW DO I LEARN BEST W ORKSHOP BY M C G ILL O FFICE FOR S TUDENTS WITH D ISABILITIES

2. C OGNITIVE LEARNING STYLES The way you tend to learn best Preferred method of taking in, organizing and making sense of information Does not tell us about a person's intelligence Helps us understand why some tasks seem easier for us than others

3. People learn most effectively when matched with their preferred learning style We can improve our learning by knowing our strengths and doing more of what we're good at We can improve our learning by knowing our weaknesses and trying to enhance these skills Best to have a large repertoire from which to draw C OGNITIVE LEARNING STYLES

4. Auditory Learning by hearing Like to talk about info Remember conversations Very articulate & strong vocabularies Visual Learning by seeing Remember numbers, words and phrases Remember pictures & diagrams Good visual-spatial skills Kinesthetic Learning by doing Remember hands- on experiences Learn info through role-playing Enjoy dancing or acting Excellent coordination 3 C OGNITIVE LEARNING STYLES

5. A UDITORY LEARNERS Record lectures Repeat information to yourself Study with partners, take turns reading Minimize noise in study environment Participate in discussion groups

6. V ISUAL LEARNERS Sit at front of class near instructor Complete readings before class Make charts/concept maps/timelines Use flashcards Make outline of key topics

7. K INESTHETIC LEARNERS Ask questions and participate in discussion groups Stand up and stretch during class breaks Highlight and underline notes Draw concept map, cut out pieces and put it back together Do practice questions and make up your own

8. T O FIND OUT MORE ABOUT LEARNING STYLE STRATEGIES : Sign up for this workshop at http://www.mcgill.ca/osd/!http://www.mcgill.ca/osd/ References Diaz del Castillo, P. & Pantel, S. (2012). Play Hard Work Hard. [Powerpoint Presentation]. Diaz del Castillo, P. & Saxe, A. (2013). Testing Made Easy. [Powerpoint Presentation]. All-About-Psychology.com. Psychology mnemonics. Retrieved from http://www.all- about-psychology.com/psychology-mnemonics.htmlhttp://www.all- about-psychology.com/psychology-mnemonics.html Wong, L. (2012). Essential study skills. (7 th ed.). Boston, MA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.