Student Success Center Learning Styles Workshop Student Success

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Student Success Center Learning Styles Workshop Student Success Center LT 308, 314, 315

Student Success Center Learning Styles Workshop Student Success Center LT 308, 314, 315

Learning Styles

Learning Styles

A look at the three main learning styles: Each style of learner uses a

A look at the three main learning styles: Each style of learner uses a different area of the brain, but many styles overlap. For example, someone can be both a visual and a logical learner. Each of the styles is also either a social or a https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=3_b. QUSFz. LI 4 solitary learner.

Five Learning Styles + Two Learning Types 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Visual Learners:

Five Learning Styles + Two Learning Types 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Visual Learners: relate to and use pictures, images, and spatial understanding Auditory Learners: relate to and use sound and music Verbal Learners: relate to and use words, both in speech and writing Physical Learners: relate to and use the body, hands, and sense of touch Logical Learners: relate to and use logic, reasoning, and systems 1. Social Learners: prefer to work with groups and others Each style of learner a different areause of the brain, but many styles overlap. For example, 2. Solitary Learners: preferuses to work alone and self-study someone can be both a visual and a logical learner. Each of the styles is also either a social or a solitary learner. Each style of learner uses a different area of the brain, but many styles overlap. For example, someone can be both a visual and a logical learner. Each of the styles is also either a social or a solitary learner.

Visual Learners: Auditory Learners: • Use color, maps, and layouts • Mind maps and

Visual Learners: Auditory Learners: • Use color, maps, and layouts • Mind maps and systems diagrams are helpful • You may hear them say, “Let’s look at it differently, ” “Let’s draw a diagram or map, ” or “Let’s get a different perspective” Verbal Learners: • Incorporate more speaking and writing in techniques • Talk through steps • Use rhyme and rhythm in mnemonics • Scripting, either written or spoken and recorded with a phone is helpful • Make reading dramatic and varied—not monotone • You many hear them say, “The word you’re looking for is, ” “In other words, ” “Let’s talk later, ” or “Tell me word for word” • Use sound, rhyme, and music • Make use of rhythm and rhyme in mnemonics or acrostics • You may hear them say, “That rings a bell” or “That sounds about right” Physical Learners: Use hands-on learning Reference how things feel-texture Use physical objects-flashcards and models Writing and drawing are physical activities Use large paper and lots of color for diagrams Use role-playing, either with a group or alone Breathing and relaxation practices can help them focus • You may hear them say, “Stay in touch, ” “I have good feelings about this, ” or “My gut is telling me” • •

Logical Learners: • • • Provide an understanding of the reasons behind content and

Logical Learners: • • • Provide an understanding of the reasons behind content and skills Instead of memorization, links between systems should be explored Create lists of key points Make use of systems thinking to understand links within systems May need refocusing—logical learners tend to overanalyze and can get lost in too much focus, stalling the learning process You may hear them say, “That’s logical, ” “Let’s make a list, ” “Follow the process or rules, ” or “There’s no pattern to this” In this picture, Auburn has just scored a touchdown. Each time a touchdown is scored, the cheerleaders run down the end zone with the flag. How would each learning style learn this information?

Auditory Learners: Visual Learners: • • • Use color, maps, and layouts Mind maps

Auditory Learners: Visual Learners: • • • Use color, maps, and layouts Mind maps and systems diagrams are helpful You may hear them say, “Let’s look at it differently, ” “Let’s draw a diagram or map, ” or “Let’s get a different perspective” • Use sound, rhyme, and music Make use of rhythm and rhyme in mnemonics or acrostics You may hear them say, “That rings a bell” or “That sounds about right” Verbal Learners: • • • Incorporate more speaking and writing in techniques Talk through steps Use rhyme and rhythm in mnemonics Scripting, either written or spoken and recorded with a phone is helpful Make reading dramatic and varied—not monotone You many hear them say, “The word you’re looking for is, ” “In other words, ” “Let’s talk later, ” or “Tell me word for word” Physical Learners: • • Use hands-on learning Reference how things feel-texture Use physical objects-flashcards and models Writing and drawing are physical activities Use large paper and lots of color for diagrams Use role-playing, either with a group or alone Breathing and relaxation practices can help them focus You may hear them say, “Stay in touch, ” “I have good feelings about this, ” or “My gut is telling me”

Logical Learners: • • • Provide an understanding of the reasons behind content and

Logical Learners: • • • Provide an understanding of the reasons behind content and skills Instead of memorization, links between systems should be explored Create lists of key points Make use of systems thinking to understand links within systems May need refocusing—logical learners tend to overanalyze and can get lost in too much focus, stalling the learning process You may hear them say, “That’s logical, ” “Let’s make a list, ” “Follow the process or rules, ” or “There’s no pattern to this”

Two Learning Types Social Learners: • • Work with others as much as possible

Two Learning Types Social Learners: • • Work with others as much as possible Study with a class Form study groups Role-play Share assertions and visualizations with others Share reviews and checklists You may hear them say, “Let’s work together on this, ” “We can work it out, ” or “Help me understand this” Solitary Learners: • • • Often afraid/too shy to ask questions but often get clarification with a group that they can’t get alone Set clear objectives, goals, and plans as well as reasons for those objectives, goals, and plans— the reasons need to be aligned for these learners Make topics personally interesting Keep a log or journal about which techniques are helpful Modeling, role-playing alone or with others, and visualizations are helpful You may hear the say, “I’d like some time to think it over, ” “This is what I think or feel about that, ” or “I’ll get back to you on that”

What is YOUR Learning Style? Let’s find out… http: //www. educationplanner. org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles. shtml

What is YOUR Learning Style? Let’s find out… http: //www. educationplanner. org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles. shtml

Questions? Student Success Center LT 308, 314, 315 http: //www. trenholmstate. edu/current-students/currentstu_ssc. cms

Questions? Student Success Center LT 308, 314, 315 http: //www. trenholmstate. edu/current-students/currentstu_ssc. cms