1. Grand Valley State University Charter School Office Learning Network Learning Styles Fall, 2015

2. “ Learning Style is the way in which each learner begins to concentrate on, process, and retain new and different information.” -Dunn

3. Dunn & Dunn Sensory Processing – Perceptual Elements Copyright 2015, Rundle, S.

4. Dunn & Dunn Perceptual Elements AUDITORY LEARNERS Remember best by listening. Able to remember approximately 75% of what they hear in a 30 to 40 minute lecture without taking notes. Copyright 2015, Rundle, S. VISUAL LEARNERS Prefer to see verbally presented information. May think in pictures and/or words. When listening, it takes longer because what is heard must be translated into visual imagery. Visual learners may take notes even though they have printed material.

5. Dunn & Dunn Perceptual Elements TACTUAL LEARNERS Engage the small motor skills (receptors in the skin/ small motor skills). Learn best through hands-on activities. Copyright 2015, Rundle, S. KINESTHETIC LEARNERS Engage the large motor skills. Retain information best when actively involved.

6. 1.What initially struck you the most after looking at your reports? 2.How does the data make you rethink your practice of teaching and learning? 3.What beginning ideas do you have to change what teaching & learning looks like in your classroom? Discuss

7. Measures that allow a student to complete the same assignment changing  Presentation  Response  Setting  Timing and scheduling Accommodations do not reduce learning expectations; they provide access. Accommodate for All Attending to Learning Styles

8. Individually 1.How will you organize your learning environment for your learners? 2.How will you now plan in regards to… a.Presentation methods b.Learning activities (types and options) c.Assessment (methods and options) d.Classroom policies 3.How will you attend to… Awareness (students, parents, teachers) Accommodation (your attitude toward) Advocacy (student) Adaptation (your practice)

9. 1.What steps do you need to take attend to student learning styles? 2.How will you create a climate that focuses on student needs? 3.What support do you need? Key Themes of Improving Instructional Practice Clear vision of what highly effective teaching looks like Opportunities to collaborate with and observe effective teachers who exhibit highly effective practice High-quality observation and feedback Coaching and support Focus and coherence Building Capacity

10. Learning Styles Resources http://vark-learn.com/strategies/ http://www.ilsa-learning-styles.com/Learning+Styles/Multi- Sensory+Approaches+to+Learning.html http://www.ilsa-learning-styles.com/Learning+Styles/Multi- Sensory+Approaches+to+Learning.html