Technical Communication Project

1. How Do Children Learn? Margaret Jones Technical Communication June 5, 2011

2. Overview Introduction Learning Styles Visually Auditoria Kinesthetically Conclusion Questions & Comments Analytically Globally Environmentally

3. Visual Learners -Learns best by seeing information

4. Teaching Tools Examples: Graphics Charts Pictures Maps Real Life Objects Facial Expressions

5. Auditory Learners -Learns best by listening and talking Listening Talking Music Sound Effects Teaching Tools Examples

6. Kinesthetic Learners -Learns Best By Movements and Touch

7. Teaching Tools Examples Skip to the bathroom Brushing teeth Rinsing mouth Musical chairs Role playing

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

9. Teaching Tools Examples Choral Reading Recorded Books Story Writing Computer Programs Games Group Activities

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

11. Teaching Tools Examples Rules Step-by-Step Instructions Charts Specific Goals Labels

12. Environmental Learners -Learns best by sound, light, temperature, and seating. Nature Rote activities Teaching Tools Examples

13. Learning Styles

14. Conclusion Children learn in many different styles. Researchers have six main styles to help teachers become more effective. Visual Kinesthetic Analytic Environmental Global Auditory

15. References “How Do Children Learn? There are Three Levels of Action that will Factor in a Child Learning.” Essortment Your Source for Knowledge. April 2010. Fri. 6 May 2011.<http://www.essortment.com/children-learn-57051.html>. “How Do Kids Learn?” 4Theropy.com Network, Inc. Sept. 2007. Fri. 6 May 2011. <http://www.4therapy.com/life-topics/parenting/how-do-kids-learn-2342>. “How Do Children Learn?” Dr. Mary Ann Smialek. Feb. 2010. Fri. 10 May 2011. <http://www.maryannsmialek.com/resources/articles/how_learn.html>.

16. Questions & Comments ?