NAVIANCE LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY What are Learning Styles

NAVIANCE – LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

What are Learning Styles? Learning Styles refer to an individual’s unique approach to learning based on strengths, weaknesses and preferences. Learning Styles: Group common ways that people learn. Influence and guide the way you learn. Are different for each person. Can change over time.

What is the Learning Style Inventory? Assesses 22 personal preferences for good study habits Assesses students in 4 domains: Environmental Physical Sociological Emotional Creates an individualized report outlining what study habits work best for success

Common Learning Styles Auditory Learners Prefer information that is heard or spoken Like to use: Audio recordings Group discussions Lectures Talking through things with other people Tutorials (i. e. online math book) Visual Learners Prefer information in the form of pictures and graphic images Like to use: Charts Diagrams Pictures Shapes & colorful designs Highlighters Graphic organizers

Common Learning Styles Kinesthetic Learners Prefer to experience and practice information Like to use: Real-life examples Scenarios Videos Field Lab All of “real”things Trips & exhibits experiments 5 senses Demonstrating the lesson Tactile Learners Prefer to touch and feel as they learn information Like to engage in hands on activities

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