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Unit 3.7 Learning Styles Action Research Project

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3.7 Learning Styles Action Research Project
Felicity Price DATA COLLECTION & FINDINGS The learning style survey reflected that I am a strong visual learner. The survey was extremely accurate and has a strong correlation as to why certain subjects are easier for me to be successful in than others. For example, math is easier for me to grasp than literature based courses. Mathematics is comprised of complex formulas and diagrams. Explicit modeling must be done by the instructor (solving problems on the board and drawing diagrams) in order to effectively teach math. This is a direct contrast to literature instruction. In preparation for an exam or in class assignment, studying consists of me to completing a series of math problems over and over and/or reading material multiple times. While completing assignments and test I can often close my eyes and visualize information on a page without it being directly in front of me. Notes are often color coded and or written in colored pen. As a visual learner it will be …show more content…

After analyzing results, I deviated from my lecture style of teaching and began making the students more accountable for their learning. Visual students interpret information more clearly if it is in color. To expand their learning I encouraged students to use highlighters (to identify key vocabulary) and colored pencils / crayons in their math journals (to draw diagrams). Students were also encouraged to draw pictures of a story to show their comprehension of reading material. In addition, I planned more visual games to help students with reading and mathematics. Students participated in review jeopardy, jigsaw activities and used white boards to write timed group responses to answer questions. As a result student engagement increased and behavior significantly improved among

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