A Crafty Passion: Case Study

When I took the learning preference quiz I had the highest score in tactile or kinesthetic learning. I had a 14 in tactile learning and 13 in both visual and auditory learning. I was not surprised by the top result from the quiz. I learn best hands on and prefer not to just read information. I was sort of surprised when it had visual and auditory tied for second. I would much rather listen to something being read rather than read it. I am dyslexic and when I must read information alone, I have a hard time comprehending. I think overall, because the quiz said I had a kinesthetic learning preference, that it was accurate. When listening to a lecture or reading information I often take notes to remember. I do not look back at the notes often,

I want to be a craft artist because I really like art and doing crafts. And I think it is a great way to express yourself in your work. I didn’t really know that you could sell crafts, I knew you could sell paintings but with other things like christmas ornaments, I only ever made them just to keep for myself. I don’t think that a craft artist has to be someone that paints or makes sculptures, they can be someone who makes and sells things such as wreaths, ornaments, and custom shirts.

According to Fleming (2001): ‘People can be grouped by different learning styles, visual, aural, read/write and kinaesthetic.’

According to Fleming (2001): ‘People can be grouped by different learning styles, visual, aural, read/write and kinaesthetic.’

From the time of birth, individuals are constantly learning. Individual learning styles vary from person to person. It is essential to the education of the individual to learn the particular style of learning that best serves them. One particular analysis tool is the visual, aural, read/write, kinesthetic or V.A.R.K. tool (VARK, 2011). This tool allows the individual to identify their particular learning style which will better prepare them throughout their education.

In the beginning of each lesson several planned supports are introduced to ensure that the focus learner understand the lesson objective and subsequent lesson goal. The two to three planned supports in lesson one compliments the focus learner preference in learning and align with the IEP goal. The planned supports are mainly visual and kinesthetic in nature and they include various Manipulatives, wall charts, YouTube videos, guided notes, and lesson worksheets assessments that are intended to assist the student in achieving the lesson objectives. They are also intended to help the student remain engaged during explicit, guided, and cooperative instructions. The Smart board will be used by the teacher to support differentiation of instruction and by the student to express in writing learning of the lesson objectives. Worksheets will be used for independent and extended practice on concepts taught and the results used to help guide instruction in satisfying the learning goal and the IEP goal. As the focus learner becomes confident the amount of supports are reduced to reflect the IEP

Fleming (2005) stated that people can be grouped into four styles of learning: (Gravells, 2012), Visual, Aural, Read / Write and Kinaesthetic (VARK), with Honey and Mumford (1992) suggesting that learners are a...

Our first step to identify the individual learning style of the learners’ (ergo to identify their needs), is performing ‘VAK’ (visual, aural, kinaesthetic) assessment. Francis and Gould (2013) describe it as a model of

Some students may be a combination of these sensory modalities making them a multimodal learner. Over 60% percent of learners fall into the multimodal learner category (Fleming & Mills, 2011). Learners in this category may switch from each of their learning strengths to fit the situation or presentation of

7. Learning Activities: Guided Practice/ Collaborative Practice (Check for understanding and provide feedback and re-teaching)

The first question I asked was about what learning style everyone preferred the most. With the results, I got an equal amount of being a visual learner and a kinesthetic learner. The second question I asked was about why they preferred that learning style the most. The results showed that people liked to be hands-on and liked to see what was happening and how something should have been done.

The second activity to spark my interest was on page 239 and 240, VCR3: visualize, concentrate, relate, repeat, and review. I have always enjoyed visualizing scenes, surroundings, and details of anything I read, but it was always subconscious or for my own enjoyment rather than for memorization. That was why I found it so surprising when I discovered that by actively trying to visualize the scene, I could remember almost every detail. VCR3 could have been very helpful in my past with different tests, directions, or classes, and I know it will be something I will start to use in the future to remember books, articles, words, and instructions as I read them.

Based on the sensory preference inventory I am a tactile learner. I prefer to use posters, and models, and do other activities because it keeps me more enthusiastic about learning. My score for visual, and auditory were the same. I enjoy learning through visuals, and auditory as well depending on the subject. In a math class visual would be best, but in a sociology class auditory would be my preference.

Math manipulatives can have a positive effect on the learning experience of a child. These manipulatives can help students maintain focus and develop a stronger overall understanding of mathematics (Florence). Students respond well to the addition of hands-on activities versus a strictly traditional lecture method of learning. The sense of touch and handling of objects kinesthetically kindles the interest and imagination of the students and assists in building understanding and beyond drill and stimulus-response method used.

In addition to their value as learning exercises, doing a careful and thorough job on the