Introduction
There are several factors that impact an individual’s ability to learn with none more important than that particular individual’s personal learning style. Throughout the years there have been numerous theories developed regarding individual learning styles with just as many learning style assessments available for the individual to ascertain just how he or she learns best. The writing will focus on the Dunn and Dunn Learning Style Assessment. According to Bastable (2014), Dunn and Dunn set out to develop a model that would assist educators identifying characteristics that allow individuals to learn in different ways. At the end of their research, Dunn and Dunn had created a model that focused on five basic stimuli that affect
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The authors further go on to point out that there is a growing emphasis on differentiated instruction which has strengthened the appeal of utilizing learning styles among educators. According to the authors, differentiated instruction, broadly defined as varying instruction to meet the individual needs of all students, typically includes a focus on individual students’ learning profiles (Landrum & McDuffie, 2010) The article further goes on to compare the overlapping constructs of individualized versus differentiated instruction in terms of those with learning disabilities. Individualized education as define by the Landrum & McDuffie (2010), refers simply to the matching of instruction to the individually identified needs of a student, whereas, differentiated instruction is a pedagogical approach to teaching and learning for students of differing readiness levels, interests, and modes of learning within the same classroom. The authors further go on to discuss learning styles with an emphasis on the Dunn and Dunn Learning Style. The authors describe the elements of the Dunn and Dunn model and briefly expand upon its application for individual learners. According to Dunn and Dunn, 20% to 30% of students appear to be auditory, 40% are visual, and 30% to 40% are either
“Just as students have different personalities, they also have different ways of learing (Slavin, 107).” Learning styles are another important factor to incorporate when implementing the best learning environment. Learning styles are defined as an individual's mode of gaining knowledge. The most common learning styles addressed are auditory, visual, and kinesthetic. Auditory leaners understand information through hearing. Visual learners need more visual aids in the learning process, such as diagrams, webs, or pictures. Kinesthetic learners learn better by using manipulatives or by being physically involved in the learning process. Learning styles is a piece of the “backbone” of differentiated learning. Both are used to individualize instruction to help students achieve the most success.
Your child/student took a “Learning Styles Inventory” last week to determine how they learn best. They discovered that they were a visual, an auditory, or a kinesthetic learner.
From doing the Learning Style Inventory, I learned that I learn better when I write things down and when I have a visual of the information I am learning. For my writing style way of learning, I found I should take notes. When the professors give us notes I should write them in my hand writing. I just need to be able to read my notes because I write so fast some times.
In order to effectively teach students with different learning styles, I will most likely be using this website for ideas. Education.com has everything. They tell you how to know what styles your children are better with and give you some activities that you can use to reach all of those students. On their site, you can find specific activities for any grade, or subject, up through high school. For example, I will be teaching third grade so I would go and look under third grade and then go under whatever subject I need, such as math. Once there, I just scroll through and pick an activity that allows student to interact with each other while practicing the subject and having fun. I can also use
In this chapter I discovered many new things about myself, it has been very benifical to have taken the tests in this chapter and learn how to better study and learn. I thourougly loved this chapter because of the things I have discovered and learned. This chapter was very helpful and relevant for every day life and practical. In the first test, I learned that I am a visual and interpersonal learner. I plan to use this information to the fullest by studying taking notes and using colored pencils and highlighters. Utilizing charts, graphs and timelines is also a great resource. Vizulaization is key in this learning style. But also, to study in groups and discuss this information with people. It is highly
The information obtained by completing the Learning Style Inventory test was I am a kinesthetic learner (Bethel University, 2013). There are no surprises to the fact I am a kinesthetic learner I found this information out a few years ago going through testing for promotions. There were always issues for me in grade school to middle school with staying with the class and not daydreaming. By the time I got into high school I obtained the ability to use my auditory and visual learning styles to complete high school with decent grades. It is unfortunate that kinesthetic learners do not get the chance to use their interactive style of learning because it not represented in the classroom (Mobley, K., & Fisher, S. 2014). The point being most kinesthetic
After completing the assessment, the inventory concludes that my learning style is predominantly feeling and concrete experiences. For concrete experience, my score of 43 reveals my passion to learn information that I believe is relevant for myself. Subsequently, scoring 34 for active experimentation indicates my preference for applying and testing ideas to understand a concept. Additionally, scoring 25 for reflective observation reveals how I learn concepts through observing others complete a task. Scoring 18 for abstract conceptualization indicates how my learning style does not depend on facts and figure. With all of these learning styles, my graph illustrates strong areas in mode 4 and 1, however, it is immensely low in mode 2 and 1. Overall, my results showcase that I belong in mode 4 learning. The learning style inventory is accurate as it reveals that my strongest learning style is concrete experience. This
1. According to the Learning Style Inventory, I am a Visual Learner. 2. I agree with the results because I prefer to see examples written rather than to hear an instructor telling me each step. In most of my classes, I need a textbook in order for me to follow along.
People have different learning style. According to the VAK Learning Style Indicators, my learning style is quite not clear which is tend to be physical but very close to visual and auditory. Because of in university or college even high school in some cases is very stressful. Student live in a very intensive environment, so it is very significant to let the student know what their learning style is. Let them concentrate on using the learning style that they good at. So, I am going to introduce my current learning style, the tasks I find which is the most easiest or difficult and the strategies I think it would be useful in university due to my learning style.
In the learning styles test, it resulted that I am a visual learner. I believe that this is true because I would rather to see a demonstration of what I am supposed to do so I can be able to do it by myself later on. It is effective for me when I am studying because I can remember what I saw as opposed to what I heard. Also, I get distracted easily therefore if a class session tends to be long and only involves discussions and talking, I tend to space out a lot. The results says that visual learners should always be sure to look at the study materials and make use of flash cards, which I tend to do all the time. In the value assessment section, I did the Rokeach Value Survey and this was a great one. It helped to prioritize terminal and instrumental
Is differentiated instruction necessary to meet the needs of all levels of learners within the environment based on learning styles, interests, and readiness levels? Differentiated instruction involves daily assessment, either formal or informal, lots of planning, and a classroom of learners working together as a community (Tilton, 2001). Differentiated instruction is a learner-centered instructional design model that acknowledges that students have individual learning styles, motivations, abilities, and, therefore, readiness to learn.
Everyone is unique in the way that they process information, and because of this there are different learning styles.1 The three main types of learning styles are visual, auditory, or kinesthetic.1 It is important for people to be aware of their learning style, so they will be able to maximize their brainpower.1 It is also possible to utilize multiple learning styles, which can help to enhance one’s memory, learning, and recall abilities.1 Before taking the learning style test I had never given much thought to what my learning style was. After completing the learning style test I discovered that I am a visual learner, and learn best by seeing information or reading materials. My results revealed that I scored an 11 for visual learning, 3 for
In EDCL 5339, Understanding Self, I took the Learning Styles Inventory (LSI). The results showed that my confirmed strengths are Oppositional, Power, Competitive and Perfectionist. I do not demonstrate strong Oppositional self. I tend to keep an open mind and am willing to listen to others’ opinion. Sometimes, I feel I go along with what others want easily. In my close relationships, I am more opinionated than I am with my colleagues. I would like to develop the ability to be more analytical and ask tough questions. I think this is an important skill of a leader. As for my lower Power, Competitive and Perfectionist self, I am content with who I am in those areas. I am a team player and I work well with individuals. I would not want to change a thing. I am not interested in controlling or “one-upping” others. I enjoy working with others and celebrating their achievements, along with mine.
By taking the learning style inventory and survey, I found that there is a unique way for me to study and absorb key information. The survey allowed me to learn more about myself as a person and taught me whether I am a visual, audio, or tactile learner. I found this out by completing and reviewing the results of the assessment. I could see that the best way for me to study would be by taking notes, reviewing them and making flash cards as I am more of a visual learner. With this new information, I will now be able to utilize my study time in a more efficient way. This inventory also showed me the best ways for me to interact with people and how I will better serve my future career environment. The learning style inventory and assessment has taught me a great deal about myself and the best way to learn.
At the beginning of the semester an assignment was given out in regards to assessing your learning styles. Upon doing the assignment I felt that I already knew the results I would obtain due to the fact that I did the same assignment my sophomore year of college. I was totally surprised with my results because they showed that I am becoming a more balanced learner. In previous assignments the results would usually show that I am more of one type of learner than another. My learning styles reflected that I am an active, sensory, visual and global learner. Knowing this aided in my success in this class as well as others because I started to apply this information into how I prepared or retained information for classes.