learning styles

learning styles

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What percentage of each modality (mode of learning style) do you prefer based on your survey?

According to this survey how do you primarily learn? What is your initial reaction to the three percentages provided by the survey?

From the Survey, I have realized that I primarily learn through tactile learning. I like learning while doing. Rather than watching demonstrations or listening to a lecture, I enjoy learning while involving myself in physical activities. The physical movements enable me to understand and remember concepts easily. I was surprised that I primarily learn through the tactile process. However, I was astonished that I am reasonably active in the visual learning process because I am attracted to color and pictures.

What strategies from the bulleted list of your primary learning style/modality are ones that you currently use or see yourself using to learn more efficiently? (Strategies begin at 2:00 marker in video)

I currently use the following strategies to learn more effectively:

1. Touch/texture
2. Writing/typing
3. Drawing/mapping
4. Mobility
5. Hands-on
6. Interactivity

Which of the personality traits covered in the video do you agree with most? Do you think these personality traits complement your preferred mode of learning? Why do you think these personality traits best describe how you learn? (Personality traits begin at 3:33 marker in video)

The personality traits that I agree with most are global/sequential, independent/social, and peer/authority. I believe that these personality traits complement my mode of learning. The global/sequential personality trait enables me to learn and understand things in a step by step process. I see the bigger picture first, then other things follow. The social personality allows me to enjoy working in groups or sometimes alone. Lastly, I am motivated by authority and peer groups. All these personality traits influence the way I learn. I learn sequentially step by step. I understand simple concepts first, and then I move to complex terms. Sometimes I enjoy learning alone. I occasionally learn in groups, and I find this quite fascinating. My social circle motivates me a lot. Most significantly, the school environment provided me with different social interactions from which I learn.

It is important to look at each mode of learning, because most of us are a combination of all three (or cross-module)—with a primary learning style and two secondary styles. Describe when you might use your two secondary learning styles along with your primary learning style.

I realized that I could use all three learning styles when doing practicals. Although I will mainly rely on the tactile learning module, the auditory and visual learning styles will be crucial. In using the tactile learning style, I will role-play and build models. I will use auditory learning when following verbal directions and class presentations. I will use visual learning to visualize objects, instinctively follow instructions, and differentiate objects using color.