The Eight Ways of Knowing: 1. Learning by Seeing (Visual Learners) - They learn from what they see, through films, pictures, graphs, flowcharts, timelines, diagrams, or any form of images including facial expressions. They prefer sitting in the front to avoid visual distractions. During class discussion, they always take notes to assimilate the lesson. 2. Learning by Reading (Verbal Learners) - Verbal learners have the ability to reason out, work out problems, and gain knowledge using language. They learnt best when taught using spoken or written materials. They appreciate activities based on language reasoning rather than abstract visual information. Math word problems are more appealing to them than disentangling equations. They typically benefit from written subjects, speech and drama classes, debate, language classes and journalism. They express themselves well and are usually good listeners with a well-developed memory for text theyve read and recall spoken information. They like learning new words and exploring ways to ingeniously use language, as in poetry. 3. Learning by Listening (Auditory Learners) - They learn through verbal discussions and talking things out. They are able to detect the speakers intonation, pitch, and other speech nuances.They prefer group discussion so they can listen to the ideas of others. They also find it helpful to listen to music and other forms of media. 4. Learning by Moving, Doing, Touching (Kinesthetic Learners) - They learn through hands-on approach, actively exploring the physical world. They prefer to play games, to create something, to dance, to act, or to experience the things discussed. They appreciate teachers who could provide activities that call for physical involvement, where they could manipulate the things around them. 5. Learning by Discovering (Intuitive Learning) - They learn from making innovations. They do not want routine activities, memorization, and repetition as well as be limited to the tried and tested formulas or solutions. They prefer exploring other viable answer in their quest to solve mathematical equations, address garbage problems and others. 6. Learning by Solving Problems (Linear Learners) - They best learn when the lesson is arranged from simple to complex. They appreciate teachers who provide adequate illustrations and simulations of expected outcomes, steps for a process or terms to learn so they could follow how something is done. At the outset, they need thorough guidance from their teachers until they become self-reliant. 7. Learning by Taking an Overview (Holistic Learners) - They learn by taking the complete picture of the lesson. They must first see the forest to make sense of the tree and everything in it. In short, they learn faster when the lesson is presented as an entire story with embedded data. 8. Learning by Contemplating (Reflective Learners) - They learn by thinking in a placid environment. They learn swiftly when they work on their own. They need time to reflect to make the lesson sink in. They cherish teachers who give them ample time to ponder during class discussion. Now that you know these, make your learning journey Enjoyable! - Papa Q
Posted on: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 13:46:00 +0000
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