Learning Style and Intelligence

Learning Style and Learning Style and IntelligenceIntelligence

Chapter 3Chapter 3

What is learning style?What is learning style?

Your learning style is your Your learning style is your learning preference.learning preference.How do How do you like toyou like tolearn?learn?

Knowing about Your Learning Knowing about Your Learning Style Helps You to:Style Helps You to: Be more productiveBe more productive Increase achievementIncrease achievement Be more creativeBe more creative Improve problem solvingImprove problem solving Make better decisionsMake better decisions Learn more effectivelyLearn more effectively

Learning StyleLearning Style

VisualVisual AuditoryAuditory Kinesthetic/TactileKinesthetic/Tactile

Learning Style Memory ExerciseLearning Style Memory Exercise

15 items will be passed around. Can 15 items will be passed around. Can you remember them? you remember them?

How did you remember the How did you remember the items?items? Did you remember what you could see, Did you remember what you could see,

feel, hear or touch?feel, hear or touch? What is your strongest preference?What is your strongest preference?

Learning Style Exercise: The Learning Style Exercise: The Paper AirplanePaper Airplane

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

AuditoryAuditory VisualVisual Or kinesthetic?Or kinesthetic?

Visual LearnersVisual Learners

Learn through seeing and readingLearn through seeing and reading Prefer written directionsPrefer written directions Often good readersOften good readers

Visual Learners Learn Best Visual Learners Learn Best With:With: picturespictures illustrationsillustrations photosphotos graphsgraphs diagramsdiagrams mapsmaps

Visual Learning TechniquesVisual Learning Techniques

Mental photograph or videoMental photograph or video Flash cardsFlash cards HighlightingHighlighting Draw pictures to rememberDraw pictures to remember Use pictures or symbols in the margin Use pictures or symbols in the margin

to rememberto remember Draw a map or outlineDraw a map or outline

Auditory LearnersAuditory Learners

Learn through listening and talkingLearn through listening and talking Remember what they hear better than Remember what they hear better than

what they seewhat they see

Auditory Learners: Auditory Learners:

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

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

see the assignmentsee the assignment

Auditory Learning TechniquesAuditory Learning Techniques

Discuss what you have learned with Discuss what you have learned with othersothers

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

distract you or use it as a break distract you or use it as a break from studyingfrom studying

Kinesthetic/Tactile LearnersKinesthetic/Tactile Learners

Learn through doingLearn through doing Remember hands on activitiesRemember hands on activities Use their hands to build, create, plant, Use their hands to build, create, plant,

draw or decoratedraw or decorate

Kinesthetic/Tactile Learners:Kinesthetic/Tactile Learners:

Learn the assignment best by using Learn the assignment best by using physical activityphysical activity

Kinesthetic/Tactile Learning Kinesthetic/Tactile Learning TechniquesTechniques Read while walking or pacingRead while walking or pacing Study outside when practicalStudy outside when practical Take notes on lecturesTake notes on lectures Highlight or underlineHighlight or underline Write summariesWrite summaries Outline chaptersOutline chapters Think of practical applicationsThink of practical applications

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

Brainstorm: Learning TechniquesBrainstorm: Learning Techniques

Four groups:Four groups: AuditoryAuditory VisualVisual Tactile/kinestheticTactile/kinesthetic Combination typesCombination types

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

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

EnvironmentalEnvironmental EmotionalEmotional SociologicalSociological Physical Physical

EnvironmentalEnvironmental

SoundSound LightLight TemperatureTemperature Design (formal or informal)Design (formal or informal)

EmotionalEmotional

MotivationMotivation PersistencePersistence ResponsibilityResponsibility StructureStructure

SociologicalSociological

Alone/peerAlone/peer Authority figures presentAuthority figures present Several waysSeveral ways

PhysicalPhysical

AuditoryAuditory VisualVisual TactileTactile KinestheticKinesthetic IntakeIntake Evening/morningEvening/morning Late morningLate morning AfternoonAfternoon MobilityMobility

Written ExerciseWritten Exercise

Understanding your Peps Learning Understanding your Peps Learning Style Inventory Style Inventory

What is your ideal environment for What is your ideal environment for learning?learning?

Your Personality and Your Your Personality and Your Learning StyleLearning Style

For review, what is your For review, what is your personality type?personality type? Extravert or Introvert?Extravert or Introvert? Sensing or Intuitive?Sensing or Intuitive? Thinking or Feeling?Thinking or Feeling? Judging or PerceptiveJudging or Perceptive??

ExtravertsExtraverts

Learn best when in actionLearn best when in action Value physical activityValue physical activity Like to study with othersLike to study with others

ExtravertExtravert

Learn by talking. Learn by talking. Discuss what you have learned with Discuss what you have learned with

others.others. Like variety and action. Take frequent Like variety and action. Take frequent

breaks and do something active.breaks and do something active.

Caution!Caution!

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

IntrovertsIntroverts

Learn best by pausing to thinkLearn best by pausing to think Value readingValue reading Prefer to study individuallyPrefer to study individually Need quiet for concentrationNeed quiet for concentration

IntrovertIntrovert

Find a quiet place to study by yourself.Find a quiet place to study by yourself. Plan to study for longer periods of time Plan to study for longer periods of time

so you can concentrate.so you can concentrate. Find places with minimal distractions Find places with minimal distractions

such as the library.such as the library. Turn off the phone.Turn off the phone.

Caution!Caution!

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

Sensing Sensing

Seeks specific informationSeeks specific information Memorizes factsMemorizes facts Values what is practicalValues what is practical Follows instructionsFollows instructions Likes hands-on experienceLikes hands-on experience Wants clear assignmentsWants clear assignments

SensingSensing

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

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

IINNtuitivetuitive

Seeks quick insightsSeeks quick insights Uses imagination to go beyond the factsUses imagination to go beyond the facts Values what is originalValues what is original Likes theoriesLikes theories Reads between the linesReads between the lines Independent thinkersIndependent thinkers

IINNtuitivetuitive

Good at learning concepts and theoriesGood at learning concepts and theories Ask yourself, “What is the main point?”Ask yourself, “What is the main point?”

Caution!Caution!

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

ThinkingThinking

Wants objective material to studyWants objective material to study Logic guides learningLogic guides learning Likes to critique new ideasLikes to critique new ideas Finds flaws in an argumentFinds flaws in an argument Learns by challenge and debateLearns by challenge and debate Wants logical presentationsWants logical presentations

ThinkingThinking

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

ideas?”ideas?” Debate or discuss your ideas with Debate or discuss your ideas with

others.others. Allow time to think and reflect on your Allow time to think and reflect on your

studies. studies.

FeelingFeeling

Wants to be able to relate to the Wants to be able to relate to the material personallymaterial personally

Personal values are importantPersonal values are important Likes to please instructorsLikes to please instructors Learns by being supported and Learns by being supported and

appreciatedappreciated Wants faculty who establish personal Wants faculty who establish personal

rapport with studentsrapport with students

FeelingFeeling

Search for personal meaning to Search for personal meaning to motivate yourself.motivate yourself.

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

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

learning.learning.

JudgingJudging

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

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

Set goals and use a schedule to Set goals and use a schedule to motivate yourself.motivate yourself.

Use a daily planner or to-do list.Use a daily planner or to-do list.

Caution!Caution!

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

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

They may be overachievers who get They may be overachievers who get stressed easily. stressed easily.

PerceptivePerceptive

Good at looking at the possibilities and Good at looking at the possibilities and keeping the options open.keeping the options open.

Allow time to be thorough and complete Allow time to be thorough and complete your work.your work.

Have fun while learning.Have fun while learning. Study in groups with a mixture of Study in groups with a mixture of

perceptive and judging types.perceptive and judging types.

Personality

ANOTHER LOOK

USE 2 LETTERSUSE 2 LETTERS

ARE YOU:ARE YOU:

Group Activity: Divide into 4 Group Activity: Divide into 4 GROUPSGROUPSSJ NTSJ NTSP NFSP NF

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

Here are some typical Here are some typical responses. responses. Are yours similar?Are yours similar?

SJSJ

SJSJ ResponsibleResponsible DependableDependable FairFair PracticalPractical Role model Role model PreparedPrepared DedicatedDedicated In Control In Control ExperiencedExperienced Organized Organized Take ChargeTake Charge Step by step Step by step SpecificSpecific PrecisePrecise To the Point Rewards for Good WorkTo the Point Rewards for Good Work

SPSP

SPSP

UnpredictableUnpredictable Laid BackLaid Back OpportunitiesOpportunities ExplorationExploration Fun!Fun! EntertainingEntertaining Sense of HumorSense of Humor FlexibleFlexible InterestingInteresting VarietyVariety On the Go On the Go PatientPatient Different Perspectives Try New ThingsDifferent Perspectives Try New Things

NFNF

NFNF

OpenOpen CreativeCreative CalmCalm HonestHonest EmpathicEmpathic PersonalPersonal MentorMentor TutorTutor CompassionateCompassionate EnablerEnabler Tolerant Tolerant HelpfulHelpful Role ModelRole Model SupportiveSupportive

NTNT

NTNT

KnowledgeableKnowledgeable ClearClear Logical ThinkingLogical Thinking CreativeCreative CompetentCompetent FreedomFreedom AnalyticalAnalytical InquisitiveInquisitive Problem SolvingProblem Solving PrecisePrecise Lab ExperiencesLab Experiences Praises IngenuityPraises Ingenuity ChallengingChallenging ThoroughThorough AuthoritativeAuthoritative IntelligentIntelligent

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

Choose a different teacher.Choose a different teacher.

What else?What else?

AdaptAdapt TolerateTolerate AppreciateAppreciate UnderstandUnderstand CommunicateCommunicate

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

Free WriteFree Write

Describe your learning style.Describe your learning style. How does your personality affect your How does your personality affect your

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

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

Multiple Multiple Intelligences Intelligences

Multiple IntelligencesMultiple Intelligences

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

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

Broadens the scope of human potential Broadens the scope of human potential

Learning StyleLearning Style

Intelligences put to workIntelligences put to work Measured by your performanceMeasured by your performance You can develop these areas and You can develop these areas and

become competent in each onebecome competent in each one

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

Your textbook provides an Your textbook provides an opportunity to explore your opportunity to explore your multiple intelligences.multiple intelligences.

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

Textbook Activity:Textbook Activity:Learning Style ApplicationsLearning Style Applications

Keys to Success:Keys to Success:Create Your SuccessCreate Your Success

Some Examples:Some Examples:

Victor Frankl, concentration camp Victor Frankl, concentration camp survivor and author of survivor and author of Man’s Search for Man’s Search for MeaningMeaning

Cristopher ReeveCristopher Reeve

Create Your SuccessCreate Your Success

We make decisions and choices that We make decisions and choices that create the future.create the future.

Our behavior leads Our behavior leads to our success or failureto our success or failure..

Sometimes we blame othersSometimes we blame others

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

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

Ask these questions:Ask these questions:

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

react to it? react to it?

Caution!Caution!

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

reaction to what has happened. reaction to what has happened.

Steven CoveySteven Covey

Author of Author of Seven Habits of Highly Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.Effective People.

Chooses to use the word: Chooses to use the word: response-abilityresponse-ability

Suggests that we use Suggests that we use resourcefulnessresourcefulness and and initiativeinitiative to create the future we to create the future we wantwant

5 Minute Quick Write5 Minute Quick Write Create Your Success Create Your Success