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Sensory Preferences and Learning Style
Three Basic Learning Modalities
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Learning Style
We take in and begin to process information through our senses.
Our preferences in the way we take in information influences our ability to learn in different environments.
Sensory Modalities
Auditory Visual Kinesthetic/Tactile
Auditory Learner
enjoys oral discussionstudies by talking aloudrequires oral
explanationshas trouble with written
directionreinforces a task by
talking him/herself through it
More Auditory Traits from USD* sit where they can hear but needn't pay attention to
what is happening in front may not coordinate colors or clothes, but can explain
why they are wearing what they are wearing and why hum or talk to themselves or others when bored acquire knowledge by reading aloud remember by verbalizing lessons to themselves (if they
don't they may have difficulty reading maps or diagrams or handling conceptual assignments like mathematics).
*source online: University of South Dakota –
www.usd.edu/trio/tut/ts/styleres.html
Visual Learner
remembers visual details
follows along when others read
prefers to see what’s to be learned
needs written instructionhas trouble following
lectures
More Visual Traits from USD*
take numerous detailed notes tend to sit in the front are usually neat and clean often close their eyes to visualize or remember something find something to watch if they are bored like to see what they are learning benefit from illustrations and presentations that use color are attracted to written or spoken language rich in imagery prefer stimuli to be isolated from auditory and kinesthetic
distraction find passive surroundings ideal
*source online: University of South Dakota –
www.usd.edu/trio/tut/ts/styleres.html
Kinesthetic Learner
has to do it to know it
prefers activity-based learning
studies by writing over and over
may be restless in class
More Kinesthetic Traits from USD*
need to be active and take frequent breaks speak with their hands and with gestures remember what was done, but have difficulty recalling
what was said or seen find reasons to tinker or move when bored rely on what they can directly experience or perform activities such as cooking, construction, engineering and
art help them perceive and learn enjoy field trips and tasks that involve manipulating
materials sit near the door or someplace else where they can
easily get up and move around are uncomfortable in classrooms where they lack
opportunities for hands-on experience communicate by touching and appreciate physically
expressed encouragement, such as a pat on the back *source online: University of South Dakota –
www.usd.edu/trio/tut/ts/styleres.html
The Wagner Preference InventoryBrain hemisphere dominance is
reported to effect learning style.People that are:
left brain-dominant are primarily auditory learners
right brain-dominant are primarily visual learners.
The Wagner Preference Inventory was used to determine brain hemisphere dominance.
Analytic Learner Global Learner Left Brain Characteristics Right Brain Characteristics
looking at detailsfocusing on one thinggiving direct answersorganizationindividual competitionestablishing routinesworking through ideasfollowing schedules
seeing the “big” picturecooperating in groupsgiving and receiving
praisereading body languagegoing with the flowdoing several things at
oncefocusing on ideas/themeslistening sincerely to
othersreading between the lines
Left BrainCognitive Processing
Linear - Processing information from part to whole; in a straight forward logical progression.
Sequential - Processing information in order from first to last.
Symbolic - Processes symbols; likes to use letters, words and mathematical symbols.
Logical - Processes information piece by piece using logic to solve a problem.
Verbal - Processes thoughts and ideas with words. Reality-Based - Processes information based on
reality; focuses on rules and regulations
Right BrainCognitive Processing
Holistic - Processing information from whole to part; sees the big picture first, not the details.
Random - Processing information with out priority, jumps form one task to another.
Concrete - Processes things that can be seen, or touched - real objects.
Intuitive - Processes information based on whether or not it feels right know answer but not sure how it was derived.
Nonverbal - Processes thought as illustrations. Fantasy-Oriented - Processes information with
creativity; less focuses on rules and regulations
You Almost Always
Left Brain (Analytic)Traitsdo things the same
waylike a neat
environmentare self-motivatedvalue facts over
feelingsask “how do I do it?”
Right Brain (Global)Traitsvisualize the futurethink fast on your
feethave good rapport
with otherssee many solutionsaccept many types
of peopletry to avoid conflict
These Frustrate You Left Brain Traits Right Brain Traits
not knowing the purposenot understanding how a
teacher gradesdealing with generalitieshaving an opinion
expressed as facthaving to find personal
meaning in what you learn
working in groupsquestions with no right
answer
having to explain things step by step
not getting a chance to explain
accept criticism without taking it personally
people who are insensitivenot knowing the meaning
for doing somethingkeeping detailed recordsre-doing anything once it is
donehaving to chose one
answer
Questions You Ask:
Left Brain Traits Right Brain Traits
What facts do I need to know?
What should it look like?
When is it due?
What does this have to do with me?
How can I make a difference?
How much of this is really necessary?
The Potential of Your Brain
Three basic learning modalities
Eight intelligences
Trillions & trillions of brain cells
100 billion neurons in “thinking brain”
20,000 possible connections between neurons
Three brains in one Two sides to the
brain
Multiple Intelligences & Learning Style
“It’s not about how smart you are, but how you are smart!”
Eight Intelligences
Activity #3
Gardner’s Intelligence
“. . . an ability to solve problems or fashion products that are useful in a particular cultural setting or community.”
image source: http://www.essentialschools.org/ images/ff_pics/ff2000/speakers/howard.jpg
Multiple Intelligence Theory -The Seven Eight Intelligences
Howard GardnerVerbal/LinguisticLogical/MathematicalVisual/SpatialBodily/KinestheticMusical/RhythmicInterpersonalIntrapersonalNaturalist+Existential
Interest may = Aptitude, Strength & Preference
vs
Disinterest may = Ineptitude, Weakness &
Prejudice
Verbal – LinguisticVerbal – Linguistic
Word/Book SmartStrengthreading, writing, telling
stories, memorizing dates, thinking in words
Best Learning Stylereading, hearing and
seeing words speaking, writing, discussing, and debating
image source: www.multi-intell.com/MI_chart.html
Logical – Logical – MathematicalMathematical
Number/Logic SmartStrengthmath, reasoning, logic,
problem solving, patternsBest Learning Styleworking with patterns and
relationships, classifying, categorizing, working with the abstract
image source: www.multi-intell.com/MI_chart.html
Visual – SpatialVisual – Spatial
Art/Picture SmartStrengthreading, maps, charts,
drawing, mazes, puzzles, imaging things, visualization
Best Learning Styleworking with pictures
and colors, visualizing, using the "mind’s eye", drawing
image source: www.multi-intell.com/MI_chart.html
Bodily – KinestheticBodily – Kinesthetic
Body/Movement SmartStrengthathletics, dancing,
acting, crafts, using tools
Best Learning Styletouching, moving,
processing knowledge though body sensations
image source: www.multi-intell.com/MI_chart.html
Musical – RhythmicMusical – Rhythmic
Music/Sound SmartStrengthsinging, picking up
sounds, remembering melodies, rhythms
Best Learning Stylerhythm, melody,
singing, listening to music and melodies
image source: www.multi-intell.com/MI_chart.html
InterpersonalInterpersonal
People/Group SmartStrengthunderstanding people,
leading, organizing, communicating, resolving conflicts, selling
Best Learning Stylesharing, comparing,
relating, interviewing, cooperating
image source: www.multi-intell.com/MI_chart.html
IntrapersonalIntrapersonal
Self/Introspection SmartStrengthunderstanding self,
recognizing strengths and weaknesses, setting goals
Best Learning Styleworking alone, doing
self-paced projects, having space, reflecting
image source: www.multi-intell.com/MI_chart.html
NaturalistNaturalist
Nature/Environment Smart
Strengthcategorizing, organizing
a living area, planning a trip, preservation, and conservation
Best Learning Stylesharing, comparing,
relating, cooperating and interviewing
image source: www.multi-intell.com/MI_chart.html