A presentation created to teach a WittSim class (all freshman class at Wittenberg University) about different learn styles. I lead and facilitated conversations about how these learning styles could help students both academically and socially
1. Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere. ~Chinese Proverb Learning Styles
2. Visual Learning Style Prefer using images, pictures, colors, and maps to organize information Easily visualize objects, plans and outcomes Good at using maps and figuring out directions Love drawing, scribbling and doodling
3. Aural Learning Style Like to work with sound and music Good sense of pitch and rhythm Music invokes strong emotions Find yourself humming or tapping a song without prompting
4. Verbal Learning Style Easy to express yourself, both in writing and verbally Love reading and writing Enjoy increase vocabulary and using new words Like playing on the meaning or sound of words
5. Physical Learning Style Use your body and sense of touch to learn about the world around you Think out issues, ideas and problems while you exercise Use larger hand gestures and other body language to communicate Fidget or can’t sit still for long
6. Logical Learning Style Recognize patterns easily, as well as connections between seemingly meaningless content Work well with numbers and you can perform complex calculations Work through problems and issues in a systematic way Often support your points with logical examples or statistics
7. Social Learning Style Communicate well with people, both verbally and non-verbally Prefer learning in groups or classes, or you like to spend much one-on-one time with a teacher or an instructor Prefer to work through issues, ideas and problems with a group
8. Solitary Learning Style Private, introspective and independent Concentrate well, focusing your thoughts and feelings on your current topic Often reflect on past events and the way you approached them Work on problems by retreating to somewhere quiet and working through possible solutions
9. How do I apply this? Course Selection Major Selection Roommates Studying for tests or writing papers
10. Learning Style Exercise Break up into your learning style group Define Friendship Give and example of what friendship is How did your specific learning style effect your groups answer?
Editor's Notes
visual art, architecture, photography, video or film, design, planning (especially strategic), and navigation.
playing, conducting, or composing music, and sound engineering (mixing and audiovisual work).
public speaking, debating, politics, writing and journalism.
general physical work, mechanical, construction and repair work, sports and athletics, drama and dancing.
the sciences, mathematics, accounting, detective work, law and computer programming.
Some examples of pursuits that people with a strong social style may follow include counseling, teaching, training and coaching, sales, politics, human resources, and others.
Those that have a strong solitary style include authors, researchers, park rangers and security guards. Peak performers in any field often have a good solitary style behind other more dominant styles.
If you are physical learning style Tuesday Thursday class may not work for you You have to take A credit class if you are Visual take art, if Aural take music. Major selection If you are a solidarity learner for a major that allows you to reflect and process and doesn’t require massive amounts of group work. If you are a logical person chose a major that has you working with numbers or specific facts like math or science. Roommates if you are Social Learning style don’t room with a Solitary Learning style you might drive each other crazy. If you can’t do music while you study you shouldn’t room with an Aural learner If you are a verbal learner start your papers early because you are going to put a lot into them. If you are a physical learner make note cards and go to the gym. If you are a visual learner change your notes into tables or make flow charts. If you are an aural learner make up songs to remember things (it works I’ve done it!)