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- 1. How to identifydifferent learning styles and identifying teaching strategies for each By Christina Francis
- 2. We haveidentified in our discussion that everyone has different learning styles We all took the VAK learning questionnaire to help us see which was our preferred learning style We will now explore the characteristics of each style and look at strategies and techniques to teach/learn for each individual learning style
- 3. V A RK Visual Auditory Kinaesthetic (Tactile)
- 4. Visual Learning thoughseeing
- 5. Auditory Learning throughhearing
- 6. Kinaesthetic Learning throughdoing/moving
- 7. Visual Learner Characteristics Like to read Are good spellers Memorise things by seeing them on paper Are organized Would rather watch, than talk or do Have good handwriting Notice details Remember faces better than names Have trouble following verbal direction Are easily distracted by noise Doodle on their paper
- 8. Strategies to usefor Visual Learners Using visuals to teach lessons/learn in lessons including pictures, graphics, images, charts, story maps and diagrams When receiving verbal directions write down key words or phrases and use visuals Demonstrate what needs to be done instead of just telling Use whiteboards with coloured markers Use colour cues an symbols to highlight key information Use of flashcards to help with memorizing Offer/engage in visual activities, including videos, models, puzzles, computers etc.
- 9. Auditory Learning Characteristics Talk aloud to themselves Like explaining things to others Remember names Recognize variations in a persons tone of voice Understand concepts better by talking about them Are distracted by background noise Have difficulty following written directions Read slowly Have difficulty being quiet for extended periods of time Like being read to Enjoy music Hum or sing often Like being around other people Enjoy the performing arts
- 10. Strategies to usefor Auditory Learners Answer questions orally Giver oral reports Use repetition to memorize Recite information aloud when they're studying Use a tape recorder to record and play back sessions Participate in small and large group discussions before working independently Study in groups Audio tapes Video tapes Books on tapes Melodies, rhythms and beats to reinforce information
- 11. Kinaesthetic Learner Characteristics Move around a lot Like to touch people they're talking to Tap their pencil or foot while doing school work Enjoy physical activities Take frequent breaks when studying Do not spend a lot of time reading Have difficulty spelling correctly Like to solve problems by physically working through them Are considered hyperactive Move their hand when they talk Excel in athletics and the performing arts
- 12. Strategies to usefor Kinaesthetic Learners Use various methods of instruction – lectures, paired readings, group work, experiments, projects, plays, etc., so you'll keep the kinaesthetic learners surprised and able to deal with the days you want to present material in a straight-forward manner. Perform task during learning sessions like filling out a worksheet on the material or taking notes. It will help kinaesthetic learners to focus even if it's just their hand moving. Allow kinaesthetic learners to perform movement tasks before and after sessions like passing back assignments, handing out quizzes, writing on a whiteboard, or even rearranging desks. Have more activity based learning sessions that involve movement and “doing” things