Barbra Soloman Learning Styles

People learn in various ways and at different rates, some learn much from reading and could be considered a visual learner whilst others find it difficult to get anything from reading and prefer to listen, possibly to others explaining, an auditory learner or perhaps they learn from doing practically and could be regarded as kinetic learners, but whichever way we prefer to learn to be effective the learning cycle must be fully completed. We go through an experience, think about what happened, reach some conclusions and put them into practice.

Different people understand and process information in different ways. While people may or may not learn exactly the same way, people tend to be grouped under three learning styles: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic. Auditory learners process things through hearing. These people learn best by listening to lectures and reading out loud. Visual learners, on the other hand, comprehend and understand information using their eyes. They learn via reading textbooks and watching videos. Lastly, kinesthetic learners take in information by doing things. These people tend to pace while studying and have to move around a lot.

David Kolb’s theory of learning styles is one of the best known and widely applied and it suggest that learning is a cyclic process which involves an individual proceeding through each of the following four stages and will eventually prefer and rely upon one style more than the others. The four styles are: Divergers, Convergers, Accommodators and Assimilators.

After learning the different learning patterns, I realized that many things can be classified and grouped simply by finding the pattern. In other words, we never really realize there are patterns in our actions and everyday processes until they are titled and classified. The thinking and learning process is an amazing thing and knowing in what order we perform these operations can help us to accomplish goals more realistically, knowing our capabilities and realistic abilities will enable us to both learn more efficiently as well as expand our mind and try to utilize every aspect of the learning process and strengthen our

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...

We all learn in diverse ways, inclined by the combination of our past educational experiences, study practices and personal approach to particular tasks. This can be designated as our learning style, defined as ‘particular ways of gathering, processing and storing information and experiences’ (Cuthbert, P.F., 2005).

How people take in information and the decisions they make or conclusions they come to about that information is their learning style. A learning styles assessment can be taken to determine the way in which individuals learn best. One such assessment is the VARK Inventory. John N. Gardner and Betsy O. Barefoot, authors of Your College Experience define this inventory as follows, “The VARK inventory, a sixteen-item questionnaire, focuses on how learners prefer to use their senses (hearing, seeing, writing, reading, experiencing) to learn. The acronym VARK stands for “Visual,” “Aural,” “Read/Write,” and “Kinesthetic” (70). A visual learner prefers seeing, an aural learner prefers listening, a read/write learner prefers their information be presented in written form and kinesthetic learner prefers a hands-on learning approach. When you know and understand your learning style, you will be aware of what you need in order to learn effectively. Not everyone learns in the same way and there is no best way to learn. What works for one person, may not work for another. The key is to determine what is most

These general categorizations provide a base for developing personalized instruction, but truly personalized learning could be even more subtly individualized. Within the basic types of learners, some prefer to learn by example, others by finding answers to questions, and others by solving problems on their own. Under different conditions, people might even switch their preferences, preferring examples in some contexts but questions in

We can gain knowledge through learning in several different ways, such as reading a book or by using technology. There are pros and cons to both ways of reading; the internet has a vast majority of information, whereas books are limited to what is written inside. Whichever way we choose to read we need to remember to stay

Personal learning styles are highly complex and unique to specific individuals. It is often difficult to pinpoint an exact learning style. Though there are different categories, we often fine tune them to our own abilities. By examining our traits and tendencies we create a clearer understanding of how we process and learn information. With careful review, I have developed a specific analysis of my learning characteristics, including an evaluation of skill levels. Based on what I have recently learned and know from experience, I have also devised a structured plan for improvement of time management and study skills.

Learning is a multifaceted perception unique to each individual. In looking to address the intricacies of learning, there have been a multitude of learning theories established over the centuries. To this day new theories are developed and traditional theories continue to be developed and expanded upon. (Swinburne Online, 2016)

Knowing the various forms of intelligence and learning strategies can help develop a better understanding of how you take in new information and better help your life learning.

Apart from learning style, a student’s personality will also affect their learning. A student with a quiet or shy disposition may not feel comfortable to participate or ask questions. A child in need of social skills may blurt out or not take the time to think things through; thus being unable to grasp the information in question. According to Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory, there are eight intelligences that affect the way we process information and therefore, the way we learn, (Smith, 2002 and 2008). The way each person learn affects every aspect of his or her life, specifically

Rita Smilkstein is one brain researcher who recognizes the importance of learning how we learn. According to Dr. Smilkstein, there are six steps to the Natural Human Learning Process (NHLP). Knowing just these six steps guarantees the knowledge of how people learn, because it is the only way people can learn. The first step is motivation to learn something, whether that is from need or interest or something else. Motivation is why people start learning, and why people continue to learn. The second step is beginning practice, which involves learning and understanding the basics through either trial and error or being taught by someone more experienced. The third step to the NHLP is advanced practice, or trying new things and perfecting the basics that were learned in step two. Fourth is skillfulness, which means making fewer mistakes and being able to stand out from

After conducting the questionnaire, the results show Visual is 9(45%), Aural is 2(10%), Read/Write is 5(25%), Kinesthetic is 4(20%). Overall, strong visual learning preference is chief recommended, read/write learning is secondary and the third one is Kinesthetic. Visual learning style focuses on visual sensory learning by reviewing or drawing illustrations, maps, graphs, charts, diagrams, figures and plans to approach the learning outline (VARK, 2016). What is in line with my personal learning trait.