Wk 07 Learning Styles Questionnaires

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Right Brain, Left Brain

Read each statement below. Give each statement a score

according to how much it is true for you. The scoreshould be between 1 (meaning that the statement is

completely false) and 10 (meaning that the statement is

100% true).

Try to write down your first reaction to each statement.

Dont think about each statement for too long.

Write down your score for each statement in the column

provided.

No Statement Score 1-10

1 I base decisions on facts rather than feelings

2 I am always able to see what other people are thinking

3 I like using symbols or images for solving problems

4 I am artistically or musically creative

5 I am logical

6I am good at solving crosswords and other puzzles

7 I can read quickly

8 My daydreams are vivid and seem very real

9 I can think of synonyms for words easily

10 I can remember dreams

11 My dreams are vivid and seem very real

12 I am fluent in using words.

13 I am good at using images in remembering and thinking.

14 I use a laid-back, relaxed approach to solving problems.15 I use a serious, business-like approach to solving problems.

16 I like to keep experiences planned and structured.

17 I like to read and think while sitting upright

18 My thinking consists of words.

19 My thinking consists of pictures and images in my mind

20 I like to explain something using a visual presentation


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SCORING

Left

numbers

1 5 6 7 9 12 15 16 17 18 TOTAL

SCORE

Right

numbers

2 3 4 8 10 11 13 14 19 20 TOTAL

SCORE

Add up the scores for left and right. Write the totals in

the boxes above.

Write the larger number in the box below and do likewise

for the smaller number.

Indicate in the row below which number refers to the

left and which to the right.

Larger number = Smaller number =

Left or right Left or right

What strategies do you use in the classroom to ensure that all

of your learners use both sides of their brain?


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The 8 Different Kinds of Smart

In 1983, Professor Howard Gardner proposed that there were at least

eight different and separate kinds of intelligence. Gardner defines intelligence

as the capacity to solve problems in everyday lives and to produce things that areof value to a culture.

WORD SMART:

Expressing your verbal intelligence through

words.

These learners have highly developed

auditory skills and are generally elegant

speakers.

They think in words rather than pictures.

LOGIC SMART:

Ability to use reason, logic and numbers.

These learners think conceptually in logical

and numerical patterns making connections

between pieces of information.

Always curious, they ask lots of questions

and like to do experiments.

PICTURE SMART:

Thinking visually with your minds eye.

These learners tend to think in pictures and

need to create vivid mental images to retain

information.

They enjoy looking at maps, charts, pictures,

videos and films.

PEOPLE SMART

Connecting with other people.

These learners try to see things from other

peoples point of view in order to understand

how they think and feel.

They are great organizers, although they

sometimes resort to manipulation.

They use both verbal (speaking) and non

verbal language (eye-contact and body

language) to communicate with others.

BODY SMART

Using your physical capabilities.

These learners express themselves through

movement.

They have a good sense of balance and eye-

hand co-ordination.

Through interacting with the space aroundthem, they are able to remember and

process information.

SELF SMART

Getting to know yourself the ability to

self-reflect.

These learners try to understand their

inner feelings, relationships with others,

strengths and weaknesses.

MUSIC SMART

Ability to produce and appreciate music.

These learners think in sounds, rhythms and

patterns.

They immediately respond to music either

appreciating or criticising what they hear.

Many of these learners are extremelysensitive to environmental sounds.

NATURE SMART

Identifying with the natural world.


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MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES QUESTIONNAIRE

Fill in the following survey.

Give each sentence a score between 1 and or 5

0 if you are not at all like the type of persondescribed

1 if youre not much like the description

2 if its a bit like you

3 if youre like the description some of the time

4 if its quite a lot like you

5 if its a lot like you

Not

likeme

Not

muchlike me

A bit

likeme

Like me

sometimes

Quite a

lot likeme

A lot like

me

0 1 2 3 4 5

1. I always do things onestep at a time2. I recognise and canname different types ofbirds, trees or plants.3. I can picture

remembered ordescribed scenes easily4. I have a well-developed vocabularyand I use it well.5. I enjoy and valuewriting

6. I have a good senseof balance and enjoyphysical movement.

7. I keep or like pets orother domestic animals.8. I know myself welland understand why Ibehave as I do9. I enjoy groupactivities and doingthings with other people10. I learn well fromtalks, lessons and

listening to others11. I am good at working


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with objects and things12. When listening tomusic my feelingschange13. I enjoy puzzles,

crosswords and workingout problems

14. I like to think outloud, to talk throughproblems, ask questions15. I remember thingslike telephone numbersby repeating or chantingthem

16. Charts, diagramsand pictures help melearn17. I am sensitive to thefeelings of those aroundme18. I enjoy beingoutdoors and amcomfortable there19. I learn best when Ihave to get up and do it

for myself20. I like to work off alist of things to do21. I need to know whatIll get out of it before Iwant to learn something.22. I like to thinkthrough my problemswhilst doing somethingsuch as walking or

running23. I am able to explaintopics which are difficultand make them clear.24. I have a good senseof direction.25. I find it easy to sortout arguments betweenfriends.26. I can remember thewords to music easily

27. I can take thingsapart and put them back


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together easily28. I enjoy games withother people29. I like privacy andquiet for working and

thinking30. I can pick out thesounds of individualinstruments in music31. I understand howthings link together32. In teams, I work wellwith others and add totheir ideas33. I am interested in

how we learn and whypeople do what they do34. I notice small thingsand will often see thingsothers miss35. I get restless easily

36. I enjoy working orlearning on my own37. I enjoy makingmusic

38. I get cross aboutlitter and pollution39. I am good withnumbers and at maths40. I make up my ownmind about things andknow what I believe.

Now transfer your scores from the questionnaire intothe score grid.

Add up your scores to find your total score for eachintelligence


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Multiple Intelligence Score Grid

Intelligence TotalScore

LOGIC SMART 1 13 20 31 39

Your score

NATURE SMART 2 7 18 33 38Your score

PICTURE SMART 3 16 24 27 34Your score

WORD SMART 4 5 10 14 23Your score

BODY SMART 6 11 19 22 35Your score

SELF SMART 8 21 29 36 40Your score

PEOPLE SMART 9 17 25 28 32Your score

MUSIC SMART 12 15 26 30 37Your score

Now you have your scores for each of the eightdifferent kinds of smart

Highlight your top three highest scores.

The multiple intelligences questionnaire that you havecompleted focuses on the theory that each individual has

a variety of intelligences, has strengths in a number ofareas. Therefore, having identified your three mainpreferences look at the suggested activities that tap intothose Multiple Intelligences to see how you could supportyour own learning.

Remember your students may not share yourpreferences so you need to consider what you needto do in your classroom to ensure that you are


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teaching and communicating effectively for all of

your students.


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8 Different Ways of Learning

Students who are THINK LOVE.. USEWORD SMART In words Writing, listening to talks,

thinking out loud, asking

questions, reading, playing

word games.

Reading, writing scripts,

poems, stories, discussion,

written notes, verbal

repetition, tapes, diaries,dialogue

PICTURE SMART In pictures and images Using chars, pictures and

diagrams, visualising of ideas,

using colours, designing ,

doodling.

Drawing, creating mind maps,

highlighting, making posters,

constructing timelines,

watching slides, watching

video clips, using puzzles

LOGIC SMART By reasoning Sequences, one step at a

time, problem solving,

numbers, formulae,

experimenting, calculating,

questioning

Exercises, drills, problem

solving, graphs, timelines,

formulae, patterns, science

materials and examples

MUSIC SMART Via rhythms and melodies Rhythms, making and

listening to music, patterns,

singing, whistling, humming,

tapping feet and hands

Performing, singing, playing

composing, chanting

repetition, music as

background


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BODY SMART Through body movements

and sensations

Physical movement, learning

by doing, working with

objects, hands-on

experimentation, gesturing,

dancing

Building models, displays,

learning whilst walking,

exercising, presentations,

role play and drama, hands-on

tasks, body maps, hand

signals

PEOPLE SMART By bouncing ideas off other

people

Working with others as part

of a team, group work,

leading, organising,

manipulating, negotiating and

teaching others.

Plays, debates, group work,

pair work, brainstorming,

board games simulations,

interactive software

SELF SMART In relation to their own

needs feelings and goals.

Working on their own, quiet

reflection, setting goals,

mediating, planning, dreaming

Journals, diaries, reports,

working in peace and quiet,

self-paced projects, choices,

time alone, private study

places, independent study

NATURE SMART Through nature and natural

forms

Relating work to the natural

world, order, classifications,investigating nature, caring

for animals and the

environment

Classifying information,

natural order and patterns,nature walks, plants as props,

looking out of the window.


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Honey and Mumfords Learning Styles

Activists like action

They like to be in control, being given the limelight, leadership

opportunities. They like risk taking, drama, excitement. They

dont like passive of highly structured activities. They like:

Games and simulations group work giving a presentation

Visits practical being given a choice.

Problem solving using technology interviewing

Role-play case studies discovering for themselves.

Reflectors like thinking in retrospect

They like time to stand back, to think and to decide. They pay

attention to detail, a chance to exchange views. Reflectors

dont like highly structured activities or situations where they

are never given time to think. They like:

Demonstrations reviewing video: evaluation and analysis

Self-assessment reading discussion (reflective)

Watching a role play examining evidence

Listening to debates learning from experience


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Theorists like ideas

They like theories, models, concepts, systems and other

abstract thinking. They ask searching questions and probing

criticism. They adopt a logical, systematic and objective

approach. Theorists dont like unstructured activities without

an obvious purpose, or exploring feelings and emotions. Theylike:

Explanation of ideas theoretical discussions theoretical work

Using ideas to criticise ideas based assignments debates

Attention to detail structured worksheets expressing own ideas

Theoretical questions What would happen if.?

Pragmatists like to see the relevance

They like activities with clear vocational, academic or practical

relevance. They like demonstrations and practice of practical

skills. Pragmatists dont like theoretical lectures, and exploring

abstract concepts, of similar activities which dont seem to

them to have a clear real world purpose. They like:

Case studies and examples practical projects simulations

Realistic problem solving vocational relevance past-papers


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Demonstrations practical visits

Role-play application of theories

Recycling

Dont lose it; re-use it!

Responsible use of the earths resources is very important. Weconsume a lot, so we should re-use a lot as well. We all use a lot of

glass on a daily basis. What happens to all those bottles and jars once

youve used up the contents? Does it get thrown into the dustbin or do

you live in an area where there is a recycling collection? Glass is not

biodegradable. That means that is does not rot and it never will.

However, it can be re-melted and re-moulded many times over, without

losing any of its quality. If you can recycle glass- do! Separate out

the different colours if you are using a bottle bank. You taking the

trouble to do this means that it can be re-used again and again.

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You buy the glass bottle in a shop, take it home and use the contents.

What happens next? If you throw it into your dustbin, it will be taken

to a landfill site with all your other rubbish and refuse. But it willjust stay there forever or it will be incinerated and the glass is

useless. It cannot biodegrade. You may be lucky enough to get your

money back if you return the bottle to the shop. This used to happen

a lot, but is much less common these days. Bottles taken to a bottle

bank or collected in kerbside collections are broken and the glass is

taken off to be re-moulded and made into new bottles, which may

eventually make their way back to your house again!

How about tins and cans?

Do you drink fizzy drinks? What do you do with the empty cans? If

you throw them away in the dustbin, they are just dumped in the

landfill site with all the other rubbish. However, if you recycle either

by using a kerbside collection or can bank, the metal can be

reprocessed into new cans. Sacks of used tins and cans are collected

by charities and community groups as they can be resold. Aluminium

has a higher scrap value than steel, so it is good if you can separate

the cans out from each other. Test it with a magnet if it sticks

then the can is steel. At the processing plant, the can is shredded.

The steel is compressed into bales and sold to the steel industry.

Aluminium is sent for re-melting before being manufactured into new

products.


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