RELED Midterm

Learning Styles

an individual’s way of acquiring knowledge

Learning Styles

often defined as one’s preference to learn

Learning Styles

defined it as “a particular way in which the

mind receives and processes information”

(Carter, Bishop, & Kravits 2005)

Visual

retain information better when it is presented in pictures, diagrams, and charts. They learn best by seeing.

Moreover, “they need to see the teacher’s body language and facial expression to fully understand the content of the lesson”

Auditory

prefers listening to what is being taught. They learn best through verbal discussions, talking things through, and listening to what others have to say.

Reading and Writing

prefers information presented in words.

They learn more if thepresentations are text heavy.

Kinesthetic

learns more through physical experience.

They learn best through hands-on approach.

Visual

learn through seeing; prefer to sit at the front of the classroom

Visual

Color coding, highlighting information; creating visual reminders; replace words with symbols

Auditory

They learn through hearing; benefit from reading notes out loud

Auditory

Reciting information out loud; discussing with a

partner or in a group, use tape recorders

Reading and Writing

They learn through reading and writing; prefer information as words

Reading and Writing

Organizing charts and diagrams into statements; writing lists, reading notes over and over again

Kinesthetic

They learn through hands-on approach; prefer not to sit still for long periods

Kinesthetic

Moving around while studying or reviewing; engaging actively in class activities

1. Visual

2. Auditory

3. Reading and Writing

4. Kinesthetic

Learning Styles:

Logical-Mathematical

Logical-Mathematical

Linguistic

Lawyers, writers, poets

Linguistic

Writing and rewriting notes

Musical

Entails skill in the performance, composition, and appreciation of musical patterns

Musical

Composers, musicians

Musical

Singing one’s notes

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Potential of using the whole body or parts of the body

to solve problems

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Dancers, athletes, actors

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Moving around while reviewing

Spatial-visual

Potential to recognize the patterns of wide

space and confined areas

Spatial-visual

Navigators, pilots, architects, graphic artists

Spatial-visual

Using mnemonic device

Interpersonal

Capacity to understand intentions, motivations, and desires of other people and work effectively with others

Interpersonal

Teachers, salespeople, religious leaders, psychologists

Interpersonal

Group study; brainstorming

Intrapersonal

Capacity to understand oneself and have an effective working model of oneself

Intrapersonal

Setting goals

Naturalist

Demonstrates expertise in the recognition and classification of numerous species —the flora and fauna—of the environment

Naturalist

Environmentalist, botanist

Naturalist

Studying and reviewing outside overlooking nature

Existentialist or Spiritual

Capacity to locate oneself with respect to the existential feature of human condition as the significance of life, the meaning of death. Potential to engage in thinking about cosmic issues that highlights spiritual thinking and experience

Existentialist or Spiritual

Yogis, meditators

1. Logical-Mathematical

2. Linguistic

3. Musical

4. Bodily-Kinesthetic

5. Spatial-Visual

6. Interpersonal

7. Intrapersonal

8. Naturalist

9. Existentialist or Spiritual

Multiple Intelligences

Listening

A complex process of communication. There is purpose. It is focused, involuntary and intentional.

1. Divided attention and distractions

2. Focus on the messages

3. Rushing to judgement

Ways to manage listening challenges

1. Set purpose for listening

2. Ask questions

3. Pay attention to verbal sign posts

4. Know what helps and hinders listening

Ways to Become an Active Listener

on the contrary...

on the other hand

verbal signs signaling difference

for example...

specifically...

verbal signs signaling support

most important of all...

the result is...

verbal signs signaling key concepts

finally...

recapping this idea...

verbal signs signaling summarize

1. making a conscious decision to work at listening

2. fighting distraction through intense concentration

3. pushing past negative emotional responses

Listening is helped by:

1. caring little by the listening process

2. refusing to listen

3. becoming preoccupied

4. letting initial emotional response disrupt

5. thinking about other things

Listening is hindered by:

Evaluate note taking skills

Content and organization

Is the information needed for mastery of the subject or for the review of the exam?

How is the organization of the notes?

Prepare before taking notes

Reviewing and Familiarizing with the topic.

Do you read the topics in advance?

Are you familiar with topic?

Becoming an active listener

Students need to be physically and mentally

focused on the discussion.

Do you slouch? Do you make eye contact with

the teacher?

Do you easily get distracted? What distracts you?

Use an effective note taking system

The key in note taking is to use system that best

works for the student.

Do you have a particular note taking style?

What method do you use?

1. before reading

2. while reading

3. after reading

Phases of Reading Skills

preview

outline

question

Phase 1: Before reading

read

underline

Phase 2: while reading

recite

review

review again

Phase 3: after reading

group

collection of

individuals who are

brought together by

common interest or

experience.

team

A group of

individuals who

share responsibility

and are focused on

a common goal.

1. Gives students wider appreciation of learning

2. Prepares students to the world of work and at thesame time it is also relevant to studying and learning.

3. Reminds students that learning is a social experience too and it becomes effective and enjoyable when shared with others.

Advantages of working in a team

teacher or class choice

strategy in getting into a group

basic information

strategy in getting to know one another

formulate ground rules

strategy in reducing possible conflicts

basic information

strategy to check out assignment and plan work

monitor progress and keep a time frame

strategy to progress on a project

1. Social Loafing

2. Free Rider

3. Polarization

Issues in a team

Polarization

leader or one of the members is a very persuasive talker so the team arrives with a sweeping decision

Free Rider

deliberately limits the work the he/she puts in

Social Loafing

one member feels he/she is doing more for the project than the other members.