Learning StylesKaitlin Likens

The Goal

0The goal for this presentation is to give students a better knowledge about what the three main learning styles are. Students will be able to identify the differences between auditory, visual, and kinesthetic learning. After the introduction of all of these concepts students will be accessed with a quiz to test their knowledge of these learning styles. Once the quiz is taken students are given a resource in order to determine his/her specific learning style.

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Visual Learners

0What is a visual Learner?0Strengths0Weaknesses

Visual Learning

0Visual learners learn best by watching a demonstration or reading. Unlike an auditory learner, visual learners have difficulty focusing during a lecture or when something is being explained.

Visual Learner Strengths0Visual Learners are often organized. These learners

can learn several things at once. Their minds are similar to a camera and can capture a word or something they are learning and store it within their memory. This is why it’s easy for them to remember what they see rather than hear.

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Fun Fact0Visual learners have a wild imagination and are

considered “out of the box” thinkers. Because of this, visual learners are able to think of many solutions to a single problem.

Visual Learner Weaknesses0A visual learner using sight to absorb knowledge.

These learners can be easily distracted by noise making it difficult to remember what is being taught. A disadvantage of visual learning is the difficulty of learning when there are no visual aids present.

Auditory Learners

0What’s an Auditory Learner?0Strengths0Weaknesses

Auditory Learning

0Auditory learners would rather listen to things being taught to them. This type of learner can remember things that are recited to them orally. Auditory learners can remember details of information they hear during a conversation or lecture.

Auditory Learner Strengths

0These learners usually have an extensive vocabulary and excel in language arts. Students who learn by hearing will most likely carry on interesting conversations.

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Fun Fact0Auditory learners will often have musical talents.

This is because their keen sense of hearing and auditory skills allow them to pick up on the rhythm of music and instrumental notes.

Auditory Learner Weaknesses0Auditory learners excel with the usage of sound.

These learners would not do well with environments that restricted the use of sound. For example, auditory learning would be at a great disadvantage if the environment was in a library doing silent reading.

Kinesthetic Learners

0What is a Kinesthetic Learner?0Strengths0Weaknesses

Kinesthetic Learning

0Kinesthetic learners process information best with a hands-on approach. This type of learner does well with activities that involve a sense of touch. Kinesthetic learning is done best when movement is incorporated within the lesson.

Kinesthetic Strengths

0Kinesthetic learners do better with practice and experience. These learners have excellent hand-eye or eye-foot coordination. When learning kinesthetically individuals must coordinate their bodies with their visual observations.

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Fun Fact

0Hands-on learners usually have an interest in repairing things, sculpting, art, and working with various tools. Most kinesthetic learners have been known to be athletic. This is because they prefer to be active and doing activities involving movement.

Kinesthetic Weaknesses

0Kinesthetic learners are often labeled as “hyperactive”. This is because they are not comfortable sitting in one place for very long. The classroom environment makes it difficult for these learners to get up and move. Lectures, discussions, or text may be difficult for a kinesthetic learner to grasp without movement.

Let’s Review

Quiz0This is a quiz to test your knowledge of the different

learning styles. You will be given different scenarios of different individuals. These individuals will show you what their strengths and weaknesses are. It’s your job to categorize them into what learning style they are. Use the previous information on Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic learning to help you.

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Question 10Bob is a football player. He is constantly moving. In

class he struggles to sit still. He excels in hands-on activities. Bob is a…

0Kinesthetic Learner0Auditory Learner0Visual Learner

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Question 20 Jane enjoys reading. She finds it very simple to read

instructions and then is able to assemble something. Her desk at school is very organized. Jane is a…

0Kinesthetic Learner0Auditory Learner0Visual Learner

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Question 30Sara loves to sing. It’s easy for her to find rhythm and

the beat of songs. When she studies she tries to make songs as a way to remember things. Sara is a…

0Kinesthetic Learner0Auditory Learner0Visual Learner

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Question 40 ____________ learners have a wild imagination and are

considered “out of the box” thinkers.

0Kinesthetic0Auditory0Visual

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Question 5

0Artists or people who like working with their hands are what kind of learners?

0Kinesthetic0Auditory0Visual

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Question 6

0Which learner excels with the usage of sound?

0Kinesthetic0Auditory0Visual

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0Now that you’ve mastered the concept of learning styles, take an educated guess for which learning style you are! Once you have an idea visit the website below and find out for sure!

0Which learning style are you?

Resources

0http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles.shtml

0http://www.learning-styles-online.com/overview/0http://sunburst.usd.edu/~bwjames/tut/learning-styl

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0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmUla6be6hs

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