Learner Variables Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences Learner

Learner Variables Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences Learner Variables

Learning Styles n An individual’s general approach to learning; not fixed, but a dominant way of negotiating reality Learning Style Profiles ¡ ¡ The Analytic Learner The Global Learner Variables 2

The Analytic Learner n n n n Prefers linear/sequential processing Looks for details May be field independent May be reflective May have a low tolerance for ambiguity Seeks closure May be left-brain dominant Learner Variables 3

Activities for the Analytic Learner n n n Story rebuilding Scrambled words and sentences Time-line, ordering activities Summarizing with structured formatssemantic maps Where’s Waldo. TM CALL Learner Variables 4

The Global Learner n n n n Prefers parallel and random processing Looks for the big picture May be field dependent May be impulsive May have a high tolerance for ambiguity Does not require fast closure May be right-brain dominant Learner Variables 5

Activities for the Global Learner n n n n n Open-ended activities Role play Story invention surveys Jigsaw reading/listening Unguided writing games charades, dance, improvisation CALL Learner Variables 6

Learning Channels/Modalities Visual Learner ¡ ¡ Needs visual input Prefers written directions Auditory Learner ¡ ¡ Needs auditory input Prefers oral directions Haptic Learner ¡ ¡ Needs hands-on experience Requires movement and/or touch Learner Variables 7

Activities for the visual learner n n n Authentic/primary texts Photos Movies Visualization activities Map work Illustrations Learner Variables 8

Auditory Learner n n n Small group work Radio, TV, movies Music Story retelling bingo Learner Variables 9

Personality Types Extrovert n Derives energy from the external world – other people n Likes interactivity and communication Introvert n Derives energy from the internal world— ideas and feelings n Likes working alone or in small, familiar groups Learner Variables 10

Haptic Learner n n General audiomotor tasks (TPR) Games involving manipulation Object identification through smell, touch, taste Autograph activities Learner Variables 11