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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Learning Styles

What is learning style?

It is the more or less consistent way in which the person perceives, conceptualizes, organizes and recalls information


Where do learning styles come from?

Your learning styles are influenced by our genetic make-up, previous learning experiences, culture and society you live in

Why study learning styles?
By thinking about your preferred style, you can try and apply this to learning new things. If you are able yo use your natural style, you will likely find learning much easier.

Learning style classification systems

Field independent vs. field-dependent

Field independent learners are those can easily separate important details from a complex or confusing background. They tend to rely on themselves and their own thought system when solving problems. They are not so skilled in interpersonal relationship.

Field dependent learners are those who find it more difficult to see the parts in a complex whole. They rely on other’s ideas when solving problems and are good at interpersonal skills.


Left-brain dominant vs. Right-brain Dominant

Students who are left-brain dominant:
  • Intellectual
  • Process information in a linear way
  • Tend to be objective
  • Prefer established or certain information
  • Rely on language

Those who are right-brain dominant:

  • Intuitive
  • Process information in a holistic way
  • Prefer illusive, uncertain information
  • Rely on drawing to help them think

Auditory Learners
  • Are able to recall what they hear
  • Learn by listening and speaking
  • Enjoy talking and interviewing
  • Enjoy oral reading, choral reading, listening to recorded books

Visual Learners
  • Are able to recall what they see and will prefer written instructions
  • Are sight-readers
  • Enjoy reading easily
  • Prefer video information

Tactile Learners
  • Learn best by touching
  • Understand direction that they will write
  • Learn best through manipulation

Kinesthetic
  • Learn by touching or manipulating objects
  • Need to involve their whole body in learning
  • Remember best if they act it out

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