Why Analyze Your Learning Style?

 You will realize why you learn more easily from

some instructors than others.

 In this chapter you will learn to understand your

strengths and weaknesses and choose study
methods accordingly.

 You will discover what kinds of learning and

thinking are expected in college.
Learning Principle
[What This Means to You]
You have strengths and weaknesses as a
learner; you should capitalize on your
strengths and strive to overcome your
weaknesses.
Learning Styles
 “Learning is a process of acquiring knowledge or skills
through study, experience or teaching”
 Simon defined learning as “changes in a system that
result in improved performance over time on tasks similar
to those done previously.”
 A preference; it is the way we perceive and process things
the best
 We all have our own preferred method of learning and
that is our learning style
 Understanding our learning style/s helps us learn more
effectively
Auditory / Visual

Applied / Conceptual

Spatial / Verbal

Social / Independent

Creative / Pragmatic
Visual Learners
 The visual memory records which come to us through the
eye, or, in other, words, it is the avenue which helps you
to remember all that you see.
 60% of the population is visual ƒ
 We are a society of media, visual aids, digital
 Important facts for Visual learners:
 Use Mapping;
 Use Online Resources;
 View Videos and
 Draw diagrams, charts and maps.
Auditory Learners
 “Their ears are their eyes”
 Remember things best when explained in words or
written ƒ
 Learn best from books and lecture
Record review notes;
Discuss / study with friends;
Read aloud while studying;
 Myers-Briggs
Types Indicator
– MBTI
Applied Learners
 Associate ideas with their application;
 Take courses with a lab / application;
 Think of practical situations to which learning applies;
 Use case studies, examples and applications to aid your learning.

Conceptual Learners
 Use outlining;
 Focus on thought patterns;
 Organize materials into rules / examples.
Spatial Learner
 Draw diagrams, make charts and sketches;
 Use Visualization
 Use mapping
 Use outlining;
Verbal Learner
 Expresses easily, speaking and
writing
 Loves reading and writing
 Enjoys using new words
 Uses words to explain complicated
subjects
 Enjoys asking questions
 Record steps, procedures and
processes in words;
 Write summaries;
 Translate diagrams and drawings
into language;
 Write your interpretations next to
textbook drawings, maps and
graphics.
Social Vs. Independent Learners
Social Learners
Prefer to work with instructors and
peers directly
May benefit from study groups
May experience frustration when they They may also be frustrated by the
have to work through concepts
without discussing them first
Have strong communication skills,
and enjoy communicating
perspectives to peer group
Independent Learners
Are self-directed and prefer to work
alone
May be frustrated by the pace of the
group
compromises that being in a group may
lead to
Autonomous, self-reliant
Thinking Critically:
Levels of Thinking
 Remembering See Figure 2.3 in your book.
 Understanding
 Applying
 Analyzing
 Creating
 Evaluating
Self-Test Summary
1. Why is it useful to analyze your learning
style?
2. Why is it important to analyze your
instructors’ teaching styles?
3. What do instructors expect of college
students?
4. What does “becoming an active learner”
mean?
5. What levels of thinking are expected of
college students?