Learning Style and Intelligence Chapter 3. What is learning style?

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What is learning style?What is learning style?

Your learning style is your learning preference.

How do you like tolearn?

Your learning style is your learning preference.

How do you like tolearn?

Knowing about your learning style helps you to:Knowing about your learning style helps you to:

• Be more productive at school and on the job

• Increase achievement• Be more creative• Improve problem solving• Make better decisions• Learn more effectively

Learning StyleLearning Style

• Visual• Auditory• Kinesthetic/Tactile

Learning Style Memory ExerciseLearning Style Memory Exercise• 15 items will be passed around. Can

you remember them?

How did you remember the items?How did you remember the items?

Did you remember what you could see, feel, hear or touch?

What is your strongest preference?

Learning Style Exercise: The Paper AirplaneLearning Style Exercise: The Paper Airplane

What worked best for you?What worked best for you?

• Auditory• Visual• Or kinesthetic?

Visual LearnersVisual Learners

• Learn through seeing and reading• Prefer written directions• Often good readers

Visual Learners Learn Best With:Visual Learners Learn Best With:

• pictures• illustrations• photos• graphs• diagrams• maps

Visual Learning TechniquesVisual Learning Techniques• Mental photograph or video• Flash cards• Highlighting• Draw pictures to remember• Use pictures or symbols in the

margin to remember• Draw a map or outline

Auditory LearnersAuditory Learners

• Learn through listening and talking• Remember what they hear better

than what they see

Auditory Learners: Auditory Learners:

• Prefer to listen to instructions• Often like to talk on the phone

or listen to music• Learn best if they can hear and

see the assignment

Auditory Learning TechniquesAuditory Learning Techniques

• Discuss what you have learned withothers

• Participate in study groups• Recite aloud• Teach others what you have learned• Use flash cards and say the items• Use music in the background if it does not

distract you or use it as a break from studying

Kinesthetic/Tactile LearnersKinesthetic/Tactile Learners

• Learn through doing• Remember hands on activities• Use their hands to build, create,

plant, draw or decorate

Kinesthetic/Tactile Learners:Kinesthetic/Tactile Learners:

• Learn the assignment best by using physical activity

Kinesthetic/Tactile Learning TechniquesKinesthetic/Tactile Learning Techniques

• Read while walking or pacing• Study outside when practical• Take notes on lectures• Highlight or underline• Write summaries• Outline chapters• Think of practical applications

How does learning style affect career choice?How does learning style affect career choice?

For example, an architect would probably have a strong preference for visual learning.

What would be the common learning preferences for most athletes?

Activity: Complete the Learning Style Quiz in the Textbook Activity: Complete the Learning Style Quiz in the Textbook

Brainstorm: Learning TechniquesBrainstorm: Learning Techniques

• Four groups:– Auditory– Visual– Tactile/kinesthetic– Combination types

• What learning techniques match these preferences? Write them on the board.

Productivity Environmental Preference Survey (PEPS)Productivity Environmental Preference Survey (PEPS)• Elements of learning style

– Environmental– Emotional– Sociological– Physical

Notice how these factors affect productivity at school as well as on the job.

EnvironmentalEnvironmental

• Sound• Light• Temperature• Design (formal or informal)

EmotionalEmotional

• Motivation• Persistence• Structure

SociologicalSociological• Alone/peer• Authority

Independent learningOnline learning

Instructor guided learningFace to face courses

PhysicalPhysical• Auditory• Visual• Tactile• Kinesthetic• Intake• Time of day• Mobility

How do these factors affect productivity at school and on the job?

How do these factors affect productivity at school and on the job?

Written ExerciseWritten Exercise

• Understanding your Peps Learning Style Inventory

• What is your ideal environment for learning and working?

Your Personality and Your Learning StyleYour Personality and Your Learning Style

For review, what is your personality type?For review, what is your personality type?

• Extravert or Introvert?• Sensing or Intuitive?• Thinking or Feeling?• Judging or Perceptive?

Learning Strategies for Different Personality TypesLearning Strategies for Different Personality Types

ExtravertsExtraverts

• Learn best when in action• Value physical activity• Like to study with others

ExtravertExtravert• Learn by talking. • Discuss what you have learned with others.• Like variety and action. Take frequent breaks

and do something active.

Caution!Caution!

• Extraverts can get so distracted by activity and socialization that the studying does not get done.

IntrovertsIntroverts

• Learn best by pausing to think• Value reading• Prefer to study individually• Need quiet for concentration

IntrovertIntrovert

• Find a quiet place to study by yourself.

• Plan to study for longer periods of time so you can concentrate.

• Find places with minimal distractions such as the library.

• Turn off the phone.

Caution!Caution!

This type may miss out on sharing ideas with others and the fun and social life of college.

Sensing Sensing

• Seeks specific information• Memorizes facts• Values what is practical• Follows instructions• Likes hands-on experience• Wants clear assignments

SensingSensing

• Good at mastering facts and details.• Think about practical applications to

motivate yourself. • Ask, “How can I use this.”

Caution!Caution!

This type may miss the big picture or general outline by focusing too much on the facts and details. Make a general outline to see the relationship and meaning of the facts.

INtuitiveINtuitive

• Seeks quick insights• Uses imagination to go beyond the

facts• Values what is original• Likes theories• Reads between the lines• Independent thinkers

INtuitiveINtuitive

• Good at learning concepts and theories

• Ask yourself, “What is the main point?”

Caution!Caution!

• Since this type focuses on general concepts and theories, they are likely to miss the details and facts. To learn the details, organize them into broad categories that have meaning for you.

ThinkingThinking

• Wants objective material to study• Logic guides learning• Likes to critique new ideas• Finds flaws in an argument• Learns by challenge and debate• Wants logical presentations

ThinkingThinking

• Thinking types are good at logic. • Ask yourself, “What do I think of

these ideas?”• Debate or discuss your ideas with

others.• Allow time to think and reflect on your

studies.

Caution!Caution!

• These types construct logical arguments and defend them. They may need to learn to respect the ideas of others, especially feeling types.

FeelingFeeling

• Wants to be able to relate to the material personally

• Personal values are important• Likes to please instructors• Learns by being supported and appreciated• Wants faculty who establish personal rapport

with students

FeelingFeeling

• Search for personal meaning to motivate yourself.

• Help others to learn.• Whenever possible, choose classes

that relate to your personal interests.• Find a comfortable environment for

learning.

Caution!Caution!

• This type may neglect studies because of time spent in helping others.

• They may find it difficult to pay attention to material that is not personally meaningful.

JudgingJudging

• Find ways to organize the material to learn it easier.

• If possible, select instructors who present material in an organized way.

• Set goals and use a schedule to motivate yourself.

• Use a daily planner or to-do list.

Caution!Caution!

• This type tends to be structured and controlled which can limit creativity.

• They may be in conflict with others who are less organized.

• They may be overachievers who get stressed easily.

PerceptivePerceptive• Good at looking at the possibilities

and keeping the options open.• Allow time to be thorough and

complete your work.• Have fun while learning.• Study in groups with a mixture of

perceptive and judging types.

Caution!Caution!

• This type may work on too many projects at once.

• Work on managing your time to meet deadlines.

Personality

ANOTHER LOOK

USE 2 LETTERSUSE 2 LETTERS

ARE YOU:ARE YOU:

Group Activity: Divide into 4 GROUPSGroup Activity: Divide into 4 GROUPS

SJ NT

SP NF

Group Activity: Make a list of adjectives that describe your favorite teacher. Have the recorder write your responses on the board.

Group Activity: Make a list of adjectives that describe your favorite teacher. Have the recorder write your responses on the board.

Here are some typical responses. Are yours similar?

Here are some typical responses. Are yours similar?

SJSJ

SJSJ• Responsible Dependable• Fair Practical• Role model Prepared• Dedicated In Control • Experienced Organized • Take Charge Step by step • Specific Precise• To the Point Rewards for Good Work

SPSP

SPSP

Unpredictable Laid Back

Opportunities Exploration

Fun! Entertaining

Sense of Humor Flexible

Interesting Variety

On the Go Patient

Different Perspectives Try New Things

NFNF

NFNF

Open Creative

Calm Honest

Empathic Personal

Mentor Tutor

Compassionate Enabler

Tolerant Helpful

Role Model Supportive

NTNT

NTNT

Knowledgeable Clear

Logical Thinking Creative

Competent Freedom

Analytical Inquisitive

Problem Solving Precise

Lab Experiences Praises Ingenuity

Challenging Thorough

Authoritative Intelligent

What if your personality does not match the teacher’s personality?What if your personality does not match the teacher’s personality?

Choose a different teacher..Choose a different teacher..

What else?What else?

• Adapt• Tolerate• Appreciate• Understand• Communicate

Group Activity: Adapting to Different Teaching StylesGroup Activity: Adapting to Different Teaching Styles

Free WriteFree Write• Describe your learning style.• How does your personality affect your

learning style?• How does learning style affect career

choice? For example, if you are a judging type who is good at details and organization, what career would match this type?

Multiple Intelligences Multiple Intelligences

Multiple IntelligencesMultiple Intelligences

• Developed by Howard Gardner• Defined as the human ability to solve

problems or design or compose things valued in at least one culture

• Broadens the scope of human potential

Learning StyleLearning Style• Intelligences put to work• Measured by your performance• You can develop these areas and

become competent in each one

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCESMULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES•Verbal/Linguistic•Logical-Mathematical•Musical•Visual/Spatial•Bodily/Kinesthetic• Intrapersonal• Interpersonal•Naturalist•Existential

Three FactorsThree Factors

• Heredity• Personal Life History• Cultural and historical background

Key Idea: You can develop your multiple intelligences.

Life HistoryLife History

• Crystallizers promote the development of the intelligence.

• Paralyzers inhibit the development of the intelligence.

What are some factors that affected your intelligences early in life?

Your textbook provides an opportunity to explore your multiple intelligences. Use the access code to take the MI Advantage.

Your textbook provides an opportunity to explore your multiple intelligences. Use the access code to take the MI Advantage.

Choose Your Career with Multiple Intelligence in Mind

Choose Your Career with Multiple Intelligence in Mind

Build on Your StrengthsBuild on Your Strengths

Musical

Listening to music

Singing or playing an instrument

Recognizing musical patterns

Musical Smart

Careers

Disc Jockey

Music Teacher

Music Retailer

Music Therapist

Singer

Song Writer

Music Critic

Music Lawyer


Interpersonal

Communication

Social skills

Helping others

Resolve conflicts

People Smart

Careers

Cruise Director

Mediator

Human Resources

Dental Hygienist

Nurse

Psychologist

Social Worker

Marketer

Counselor


Logical-Mathematical

Math aptitude

Interest in science

Problem solving

Logical thinking

Number Smart

Careers

Engineer

Accountant

Computer Analyst

Physician

Detective

Researcher

Scientist

Economist

Build on Your StrengthsBuild on Your StrengthsSpatial

Visualization

Navigation

Reading

Writing

Picture Smart

Careers

Architect

Artist

Film animator

Mechanic

Pilot

Webmaster

Interior decorator

Graphic artist

Photographer


Bodily- Kinesthetic

Hand and eye

coordination

Athletics

Dance

Drama

Cooking

Learning by doing

Body Smart

Careers

Athlete

Carpenter

Craftsperson

Mechanic

Jeweler

Computer game designer

Firefighter

Forest ranger

Physical therapist


Linguistic

Reading

Writing

Vocabulary

Spelling

Good listener

Good memory

Word Smart

Careers

Journalist

Writer

Editor

Attorney

Curator

Newscaster

Politician

Librarian

Comedian


Intrapersonal

Self-aware

Understand emotions

Independent

Self-motivated

Self Smart

Careers

Career counselor

Wellness counselor Therapist

Criminologist

Intelligence officer

Entrepreneur

Researcher

Actor

Artist


Naturalist

Aware of natural surroundings

Preserve the environment

Nature Smart

Careers

Park ranger

Dog trainer

Landscaper

Meteorologist

Veterinarian

Animal health technician

Ecologist

Wilderness guide

Environmental lawyer


Existential

Questioning

Purpose of life

Religious beliefs

Curiosity Smart

Careers

Counselor

Psychologist

Psychiatrist

Social worker

Ministry

Philosopher

Artist

Scientist

Researcher

Emotional IntelligenceEmotional Intelligence

Interpersonal + Intrapersonal

The ability to recognize, control, and evaluate your emotions while realizing how they affect other people


Two Parts:

1. Understanding yourself, your goals, intentions, responses and behavior

2. Understanding others and their feelings



• Express yourself• Work as part of a team• Concentrate• Remember• Make decisions• Deal with stress• Overcome challenges• Deal with conflict • Empathize with others

How Can You Develop Emotional Intelligence?How Can You Develop Emotional Intelligence?

Developing Emotional IntelligenceDeveloping Emotional Intelligence

• Use empathy.• Think about how your actions affect

others.• Be intellectually curious.• Give others credit for their

accomplishments.• Work on stress management.• Take a college course on verbal and

nonverbal communication.• Take responsibility for your actions.

These intelligences work together in complex ways to make us unique individuals.

These intelligences work together in complex ways to make us unique individuals.

Textbook Activity:

Learning Style ApplicationsTextbook Activity:

Learning Style Applications

Keys to Success:Create Your Success

Keys to Success:Create Your Success

Create Your SuccessCreate Your Success

• We make decisions and choices that create the future.

• Our behavior leads to our success or failure.

Sometimes we blame othersSometimes we blame others

• My parents did it to me.• My teacher gave me a poor grade.• My boss gave me a poor evaluation.

When we take responsibility for our actions, we create our success.When we take responsibility for our actions, we create our success.

Ask these questions:Ask these questions:

• How did I create this situation?• How can I make the best of it?• What can I do about it now?• If I didn’t create it, how do I choose to

react to it?

Caution!Caution!

• Sometimes you do not create it all. • You can still choose your attitude and

reaction to what has happened.

Steven CoveySteven Covey

• Author of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.

• Chooses to use the word: response-ability

• Suggests that we use resourcefulness and initiative to create the future we want

5 Minute Quick Write Create Your Success5 Minute Quick Write Create Your Success

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Learning Style and Intelligence Chapter 3. What is learning style?