wk 07 learning styles

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Aim: To overview theories of multi-Aim: To overview theories of multi-

sensory learningsensory learning Objectives:Objectives:

To explain different theories of multi-sensory learningTo explain different theories of multi-sensory learning

To reflect upon the implications of theory forTo reflect upon the implications of theory for

classroom practiceclassroom practice To analyse the use of multi-sensory theory withinTo analyse the use of multi-sensory theory within

inclusive practice.inclusive practice.


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Right brain, Left brainRight brain, Left brain

You use the left side of your brain forYou use the left side of your brain forthinking about things like words, numbersthinking about things like words, numbersand listsand lists

You use the right side of your brain whenYou use the right side of your brain whenyou are using your imagination, when youyou are using your imagination, when youare day dreaming, seeing colours orare day dreaming, seeing colours or

listening to musiclistening to music Most of us have a preference for one sideMost of us have a preference for one sideof the other.of the other.


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Which side of the brain is yourWhich side of the brain is your

dominant side?dominant side? Left side:Left side:

Logical people whoLogical people who

plan and prepare inplan and prepare in

advanceadvance The make decisionsThe make decisions

based on proof andbased on proof and

evidenceevidence

The like to learn on aThe like to learn on a

step by step basisstep by step basis

Right sideRig

ht side::

Hands on people withHands on people with

a strong practicala strong practical

sensesense Good atGood at

communicationcommunication

Outgoing people whoOutgoing people whothink on their feetthink on their feet


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To learn most effectively it is a good ideaTo learn most effectively it is a good idea

to use both sides of your brain.to use both sides of your brain.

What strategies do you use in theWhat strategies do you use in the

classroom to ensure that all of yourclassroom to ensure that all of your

learners use both sides of their brain?learners use both sides of their brain?


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What is Multiple Intelligence?What is Multiple Intelligence?

Conceived by HowardConceived by Howard

Gardner, MultipleGardner, Multiple

Intelligences areIntelligences are

seven (or eight)seven (or eight)different ways todifferent ways to

demonstratedemonstrate

intellectual ability.intellectual ability.


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Which of the multiple intelligencesWhich of the multiple intelligences

do you use?do you use? Use the questionnaire to identify your 3Use the questionnaire to identify your 3

main preferencesmain preferences

The likely hood is that you will also employThe likely hood is that you will also employ

these styles of learning within yourthese styles of learning within your

teachingteaching

What do you need to do in your classroomWhat do you need to do in your classroom

to ensure that you are teaching effectivelyto ensure that you are teaching effectivelyfor all your students?for all your students?


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Honey and Mumfords LearningHoney and Mumfords Learning

StylesStyles Peter Honey and Alan Mumford havePeter Honey and Alan Mumford have

identified four main learning styleidentified four main learning style

preferences.preferences.

ActivistActivist ReflectorReflector

TheoristTheorist

PragmatistPragmatist


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David Kolb: ExperientialDavid Kolb: Experiential

LearningLearning The first stage is concrete experience where aThe first stage is concrete experience where a

student has active experience of learning somethingstudent has active experience of learning something

first hand. DOfirst hand. DO

This is then followed by reflective observation onThis is then followed by reflective observation on

that personal experience. REVIEWthat personal experience. REVIEW

The next phase of the cycle, abstractThe next phase of the cycle, abstract

conceptualisation, focuses on how the experience isconceptualisation, focuses on how the experience is

applied to known theory LEARNapplied to known theory LEARN

The final stage is how it can then be modified forThe final stage is how it can then be modified for

future active experimentation. APPLYfuture active experimentation. APPLY


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Stage 2:

Reflecting on theexperience

ReflectorReflector

Stage 3:

Concluding from the

experienceTheoristTheorist

Stage 4:

Acting differently

as a resultPragmatistPragmatist

Stage 1:

Having an experienceActivistActivist


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Some basic views on learningSome basic views on learning

styles are:styles are: Some people will prefer to have informationSome people will prefer to have information

presented as a whole while others will want detailspresented as a whole while others will want details

Some people will prefer to have informationSome people will prefer to have information

presented in text while others would want picturespresented in text while others would want pictures

Some people prefer to learn by doing while othersSome people prefer to learn by doing while others

would wish to think about the informationwould wish to think about the information

Some people prefer to understand the theory beforeSome people prefer to understand the theory before

acting while others would prefer to actacting while others would prefer to act

These are very simple descriptions of learning stylesThese are very simple descriptions of learning styles

and in practice people have a mixture of themand in practice people have a mixture of them


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Be flexibleBe flexible

Opportunities for practiceOpportunities for practice

Taught sessions a mix of theory and practiceTaught sessions a mix of theory and practice

Text and pictures used to present informationText and pictures used to present information

Formal and informal opportunities to learnFormal and informal opportunities to learn

Teaching and learning styles discussion chooseTeaching and learning styles discussion choose

one framework of styles to work within (keep theone framework of styles to work within (keep the

others in mind)others in mind)


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ConclusionsConclusions

Most students have elements of more than oneMost students have elements of more than one

learning style.learning style.

By thinking about their preferred style, students canBy thinking about their preferred style, students can

try and apply this to learning new things.try and apply this to learning new things.

Knowing your learning style may help you developKnowing your learning style may help you develop

coping strategies to compensate for yourcoping strategies to compensate for your

weaknesses and capitalise on your strengths-weaknesses and capitalise on your strengths-

students and teachers!students and teachers!

Always remember that you probably teach accordingAlways remember that you probably teach according

to your preferred learning style how do youto your preferred learning style how do you

address inclusive practice?address inclusive practice?

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