2. We are all
different
• Kids are different.
• Different finger prints,
backgrounds, tribe, family setting
1 parent, two parents, different
circumstances, only child, all
these experiences in life affect
the way children learn.
• Some come from settings of abuse,
lack, abundance, not sure of the
next meal, not living with their
parents, child headed families.
Circumstances are totally
different for every child.
• Children need to know early on in
life that we are all different and
appreciate the individual
differences.
3. Know your learners
• Don’t be in a rush to cover content.
• Get to know your learners.
• Attend to their emotional needs then teaching
will be much easier.
• How can we make this class inclusive for
everybody?
4. To Ponder
• Why does it matter for
everyone to feel included?
• Is there a possibility that
our classes could be the
tower of babel?
• How often do we think about
our learners and question
whether we are meeting
their learning needs?
5. Learning
Preferences/St
yles
There are 7 learning
preferences/ styles
Visual Learners
• Visual learners are individuals that learn
more through images, diagrams, charts,
graphs, presentations, and anything that
illustrates ideas.
6. How do visual
learners learn?
• Through graphs,
pictures, or
illustrations of
concepts
• Flashcards.
• Charts or maps
• Use different colour of
chalk to organize work
on the board.
7. Auditory
Learners
• Auditory learners absorb information
better when it is presented in audio
form .
• This type of learner prefers to learn
by listening and might not take any
notes at all.
• They also ask questions often or
repeat what they have just heard
aloud to remember it better.
• Auditory learners are often not
afraid of speaking up and are great
at explaining themselves.
• When teaching auditory learners, keep
in mind that they shouldn’t stay
quiet for long periods of time.
8. How
auditor
y
learner
s learn
Hold conversations with the
learners about the topic.
Ask the learners questions after
each lesson.
Read out loud comprehension
passages to them.
As you teach, explain your
methods, questions, and answers
Ask for oral summaries of the
lesson.
Rhymes and poems.
9. Reading and
Writing learners
• Reading & Writing learners
absorb information best when
they use words, whether they’re
reading or writing them.
• To verbal learners, written
words are more powerful than
images, so they’re excellent at
writing essays.
• They are detailed note takers.
• Effective with written
assignments.
• Enjoy word games like crossword
puzzles, word searches.
• Have strong spelling skills.
10. How reading and
writing learners
learn
• Create class or school bulletin
boards and let them write
• Journalling
• Encourage them to write book
reports and reviews.
• Publishing opportunities in the
school magazine
• Organise book clubs
• Provide word games
11. Kinesthetic learners
• They love to experience hands-on what they
learn with their senses — holding, touching,
hearing, and doing.
12. How kinesthetic
learners learn.
• Hands on activities
• Role play
• Dramatization
• Interactive learning tools like
educational games, virtual
reality experiences
• Field trips/ nature walks
• Movement breaks like stretching,
walking
• Experiments
• Sports and physical activities
13. Logical/
Analytical
Learners
• Logical learners rely on
logic/reason to process
information and understand
a particular subject.
• They search for causes and
patterns to create a
connection between
different kinds of
information.
• Logical learners generally
do well with facts,
statistics, and problem-
solving tasks.
14. How Logical
learners learn
• Through case studies
• Structured Discussions
• Hands on experiments
• Problem solving activities
• Real life applications
• Ask open-ended questions
• Create a mystery for them to
solve
• Pose an issue and ask them to
address it from multiple
perspectives
16. How Social/
Interpersonal
learners learn
• Group activities like
discussions
• Story telling and
narratives
• Role playing
• Collaborative project
work
• Think pair share
18. How do
solitary
learners
learn?
• Allow them create
independent study times.
• Provide quiet study spaces
• Give individual projects
• Written learning materials.