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Learning Modalities & Styles

Learning Modalities & Styles. What are they? . Modalities of Learning- are the paths in which a person learns most easily. Most people have one path that is clearly dominant but generally can learn through all three.

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Learning Modalities & Styles

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  1. Learning Modalities& Styles

  2. What are they? • Modalities of Learning- are the paths in which a person learns most easily. Most people have one path that is clearly dominant but generally can learn through all three. • Learning Style- A particular way in which the mind receives and processes information (Carter. C, Bishop, J., Kravits, 2006).

  3. Questions to Frame the Topic • From which teacher in your past have you learned the most? Why? • Have you noticed that you learn better by doing, seeing or hearing? How has this helped or hurt you?

  4. Learning Modalities • Visual – Thinks in pictures. Enjoys visual instructions, demonstrations, and descriptions; would rather read a text than listen to a lecture; avid note-taker; needs visual references; enjoys using charts, graphs, and pictures. • Auditory – Prefers verbal instructions; would rather listen than read; often tapes lectures & listens to them in the car or at home; recites information out loud; enjoys talking, discussing issues, & verbal stimuli; talks out problems. • Kinesthetic/Tactile – Prefers hands-on approaches to learning; likes to take notes & uses a great deal of scratch paper; learns best by doing something, by touching it, or manipulating it; learns best while moving or while in action; often does not concentrate well when sitting & reading.

  5. Can You Match Gardner’s Eight Intelligences? • Visual/Spatial • Verbal/Linguistic • Music / Rhythm • Logic / Math • Body / Kinesthetic • Interpersonal • Intrapersonal • Naturalistic • Music Smart • Picture Smart • Environment Smart • Word Smart • Number Smart • People Smart • Body Smart • Self-Smart

  6. Answer Key • Visual/Spatial • Verbal/Linguistic • Music / Rhythm • Logic / Math • Body / Kinesthetic • Interpersonal • Intrapersonal • Naturalistic • Picture Smart • Word Smart • Music Smart • Number Smart • Body Smart • People Smart • Self-Smart • Environment Smart

  7. Lower Lower Upper UpperExtreme Quartile Median Quartile Extreme

  8. VISUAL / SPATIAL • Ability to understand spatial relationships and to perceive and create images (visual art/graphic design). • Thinks in pictures; knows where things are in the house; loves to create images; best learns information withgraphs, charts, pictures, and maps.

  9. VERBAL / LINGUISTIC • Ability to communicate through listening, reading, writing, and speaking. • Likes to write; good at spelling; great at telling stories; loves to read books.

  10. MUSIC / RHYTHM • Ability to comprehend and create meaningful sound and recognize patterns (music, sensitivity to sound and patterns). • Loves to sing, hum, and whistle; responds to music immediately; performs music.

  11. LOGIC /MATH • Ability to understand logical reasoning and problem solving (math, science, patterns, sequences) • Can easily conceptualize; can easily reason, uses logic; good problem-solving skills; enjoys math and science.

  12. BODY / KINESTHETIC • Ability to use the physical body skillfully and to take in knowledge through bodily sensation (coordination). • Learns through body sensation; moves around a lot; enjoys work involving the hands; graced with athletic ability.

  13. INTERPERSONAL • Ability to relate to others, noticing their moods, motivations, and feelings (social activity, cooperative learning, teamwork). • Loves to communicate with other people; great leadership skills; has lots of friends; involved in extra­curricular activities.

  14. INTRAPERSONAL • Ability to understand one's own behavior (self-awareness, independence, time spent alone). • Has a deep awareness of his or her own feelings; very reflective; requires time to be alone; does not get involved with group activities on a regular basis.

  15. NATURALISTIC • Ability to understand features of the environment (ecosystems/environmental balance). • Has interest in the environment and in nature; can easily recognize plants, animals, rocks, and cloud formations; may like hiking, camping, and fishing.

  16. Useful Weblinks • http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks1/ict/multiple_int/index.htm - Online MI Survey • http://www.everythingdi.net/mitech/mi_tech.htm - Examples of applying MI • http://www.newhorizons.org/strategies/mi/front_mi.htm - MI Overview & Resources

  17. REFERENCES • Carter. C, Bishop, J., Kravits, S.L. (2006). Keys to success: Building successful intelligence for college, career, and life. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc. • Sherfield, R.M., Montgomery, R. J., Moody, P.G. (2005). Cornerstone: Building on your best. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc. • http://daretodifferentiate.wikispaces.com/Choice+Boards. Retrieved February 18, 2010

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