The document discusses the different learning styles that children have and how they learn best. It identifies the main learning styles as visual, auditory, kinesthetic, analytic, global, and environmental. Visual learners learn best by seeing information like pictures and objects. Auditory learners learn best by listening and talking. Kinesthetic learners learn best through movement and touch. Analytic learners learn best through organization, lists, and details. Global learners learn best through intuition and quick processing. Environmental learners learn best through factors like sound, light, and temperature. The document concludes that recognizing these different learning styles can help teachers be more effective.

1. How Do Children Learn?Margaret JonesTechnical CommunicationJune 5, 2011

2. OverviewIntroductionLearning StylesVisuallyAuditoriaKinestheticallyConclusionQuestions & CommentsAnalyticallyGloballyEnvironmentally

3. Visual Learners-Learns best by seeing information

4. Teaching Tools Examples:GraphicsChartsPicturesMapsReal Life ObjectsFacial Expressions

5. Auditory Learners-Learns best by listening and talkingListeningTalkingMusicSound Effects Teaching Tools Examples

6. Kinesthetic Learners-Learns Best By Movements and Touch

7. Teaching Tools ExamplesSkip to the bathroomBrushing teethRinsing mouthMusical chairsRole playing

8. Analytic Learners-Learns best by order, sequence, lists, details, organization.

9. Teaching Tools ExamplesChoral ReadingRecorded BooksStory WritingComputer ProgramsGamesGroup Activities

10. Global Learners-Learns best by innovation, intuition, process information quickly

11. Teaching Tools ExamplesRulesStep-by-Step InstructionsChartsSpecific GoalsLabels

12. Environmental Learners-Learns best by sound, light, temperature, and seating.NatureRote activitiesTeaching Tools Examples

13. Learning Styles

14. ConclusionChildren learn in many different styles.Researchers have six main styles to help teachers become more effective.VisualKinestheticAnalyticEnvironmentalGlobalAuditory

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16. Questions & Comments?