Discovering and using your learning styles

Discovering and using your learning styles

1. 3 cognitive learning styles

   • visual, auditory, and kinesthetic
     • VISUAL learner would rather read a book or learn from pictures or charts
     • AUDITORY learner would prefer to be told how things work
     • KINESTHETIC learner likes to be shown how things work then try it themselfs

2. Multiple intelligences

   • logical and mathematical intelligences- the ability to use logic , problem solving, and mathematical calculations effectively.
     • can use sound reasoning, pattern identification, and sequential thinking. they can think concretely and abstractly
   • Musical intelligence- the ability to show an acute sensitivity and appreciation of musical pattern and elements, such as pitch, timbre and harmony.
     • they have skills in reading and writing music. they have an understanding of music theory and symbols strongly have auditory memories for verbal and musical information
   • bodily-kinesthetic intelligence- the ability to use precise body rhythms and movements, motor coordination skills, and others skills such as timing, balance and flexibility. prefer hands on learning
     • enjoys sports, dancing, building, and repairing things. has well developed motor skills, an ability to judge how their bodies will respond to certain situations .also able to fix a problem with their hands.
   • linguistic intelligence- the ability to use verbal and written language effectively.
     • have sharp, detailed, vivid memories about written or spoken language. They have the ability to excel in word games, to create and recite poems, can learn and speak different languages, can express ideas well in public and in writing.
   • logical-mathematical intelligence- the ability to use logic, problem solving, and mathematical calculations effectively.
     • use sound reasoning, pattern identification and sequential thinking. think both concretely and abstractly, uses logic based sequential problem solving technigues and scientific methods to measure, hypothesize, test, research and confirm results
   • spatial intelligence- the ability to use keen perceptions of patterns, shapes, textures, and visual skills
     • has the ability to accurately perceive sizes, geometric forms, lines, curves, and angles in the physical world can also present their ideas graphically
   • interpersonal intelligence- the ability to use effective communication, social, leadership, and cooperative teamwork skills
     • are able to interpret nonverbal clues that appear in the form of facial expressions, gestures, or body language. can understand behavior, motovation. also enjoys socializing
   • intrapersonal intelligence- the ability to use skills related to personal growth, self understanding, and self-motivation.
     • enjoys exploring their feelings, values, goals ,strengths , weaknesses. and personal history. can understand life experiences as lessons and guides to change aspects of their lives, has a sence of pride and self-confidence can also adapt well to situations.
   • naturalist intelligence- has the ability to show sensitivity to the physical world like animals, plants, and the environment
     • can demonstrate detailed knowlege and expertise in recognizing and classifying plants and animals. can organize groups and ideas into logical catergories

3. linear and global learners

   • brain dominance theory- the belief that people can think mainly on one side of the brain then works with the other side to come up with a complete thought
     • left brain thinking(linear thinkers)- processes information through the left side of the brain which deals with logic, structured, and verbal information.
       • tend to do well in straightforward, detail-oriented lectures and with textbooks that present information in a sequential structured, and clear manner
     • right brain thinking(global learner)- processes information through the right side of the brain which deals with colors, visualization ,creativity, and visual information.
       • tends to see the pig picture. prefers information in the form of pictures, charts, diagrams, and colorful visual stimuli.

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