Learning Styles
All Students Are Created Equally (and Differently.)
The term “learning styles” speaks to the understanding that every
student learns differently. Technically, an individual’s learning style
refers to the preferential way in which the student absorbs, processes,
comprehends and retains information. For example, when learning how to
build a clock, some students understand the process by following verbal
instructions, while others have to physically manipulate the clock
themselves. This notion of individualized learning styles has gained
widespread recognition in education theory and classroom management
strategy. Individual learning styles depend on cognitive, emotional and
environmental factors, as well as one’s prior experience. In other
words: everyone’s different. It is important for educators to understand
the differences in their students’ learning styles, so that they can
implement best practice strategies into their daily activities,
curriculum and assessments.
Swot Strategies
Referred to as SWOT (“Study Without Tears”), Flemings provides advice on how students can use their learning modalities and skills to their advantage when studying for an upcoming test or assignment.Visual SWOT Strategies
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Utilize graphic organizers such as charts, graphs and diagrams.
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Redraw your pages from memory.
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Replace important words with symbols or initials.
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Highlight important key terms in corresponding colors.
Aural SWOT Strategies
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Record your summarized notes and listen to them on tape.
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Talk it out. Have a discussion with others to expand upon your understanding of a topic.
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Reread your notes and/or assignment out loud.
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Explain your notes to your peers/fellow “aural” learners.
Read/Write SWOT Strategies
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Write, write and rewrite your words and notes.
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Reword main ideas and principles to gain a deeper understanding.
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Organize diagrams, charts, and graphic organizers into statements.
Kinesthetic SWOT Strategies
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Use real life examples, applications and case studies in your summary to help with abstract concepts.
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Redo lab experiments or projects.
- Utilize pictures and photographs that illustrate your idea.
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