Learning styles

Results for: Darren Mortensen

      ACT          X                                        REF

           11  9   7   5   3   1   1   3   5   7   9   11

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      SEN          X                                        INT

           11  9   7   5   3   1   1   3   5   7   9   11

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      VIS          X                                        VRB

           11  9   7   5   3   1   1   3   5   7   9   11

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      SEQ                      X                            GLO

           11  9   7   5   3   1   1   3   5   7   9   11

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1. What is your learning style? What sorts of learning experiences would suit you best with your learning style?

According to the results I am and Active, Sensing, visual learner with a fairly balanced sequential and global attributes. I am definitely active, I always try things out, I find it the best way to learn. As a sensing learner, I agree that I like real world application examples to better understand concepts. Visual also ties in my previous strengths, when I can see and do procedures that have real world applications I find this the easiest way to learn.. By the definition, I thought I may have been more of a global learner from reading the brief however I do appear to be more balanced..

So overall I do like diagrams (especially functional diagrams) that help map out learning processes and it always helps me to try out solutions.

2. In a traditional classroom of 25 students, how would you support the range of learning styles each lesson?

The Ideal solution is to create lesson plans that incorporate concepts that support all learning styles, examples could include

      the use of Diagrams with text describing the concepts in the diagram.

      When introducing new material outline the steps to be covered in the subject as well as the overall concept of what is going to be taught. Include in this any real world applications for the subject.

      Include both group and individual activities.

      Include props where it may be possible to illustrate new concepts

      Challenge the learners to come up with alternate solutions

3. With your current knowledge of ICT, how could your design and digital pedagogy support your learners better?

Technology has the ability to present information in so many different ways, this is the strength of using technology in a learning environment. The design of learning could include links to different references, each highlights the subject to the benefit of the different learning styles. The use of PC’s and IWB’s are ideal for this method.

4. What sorts of profiling questions would you be asking about your learners to ensure you cater for everyone's preferences?

Questions would be asked to determine their learning preferences, so as a teacher you know your learners preferences. Questions would be similar to the ones asked at the start of this activity would be ideal.

Eg.

      Do you first like to talk about a new subject or think about it?

      Do you like maps or written directions?

      Do you like to work alone or in groups?

      Would you prefer diagrams or expanations of new material?

      Do you like to just try things out or think about them first?

5. How does ICT support differences in learning styles?

Through the use of technology information can be displayed in so many ways. Pictures, animation, text etc…