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By
Heather Covert
Erica Hershberger
Theresa Lemus Santos
Keely Maurer
Sarah Samblanet
Perception plays a key role in
learning, and the channels through
which perception occurs vary.
These perceptions are referred to
as modalities.
Learning modalities refer to the style learners use to concentrate
on, process, and retain information.
Visual (30%)
Auditory (25%)
Kinesthetic (15%)
Mixed Modalities (30%)
A critical relationship between our students and
learning in the classroom is association. The
brain draws from an enormous wealth of
associations.
Each child would have a greater probability of
drawing associations if we allow them the
advantage of using multiple senses. More
neural pathways within the brain would be
stimulated.
Multi-sensory instruction combines auditory,
visual,
and kinesthetic elements to reinforce
each other for
optimal learning.
People who learn best when information is presented visually
and
when in a written language format are visual learners.
Visual learners benefit from instructors who use the blackboard
overhead projector) to list the essential points of a
provide them with an outline to follow
(or
lecture, or who
along with during lecture.
Visual Learners also will benefit from information obtained
from
textbooks and class notes.
Visual learners tend to like to study by themselves in a quiet
room.
Visual Learners often see information "in your mind's eye" when they
are trying to remember something.
Mind wanders during verbal activities.
Has trouble following or remembering verbal instructions
Doodles
Prefers to observe rather than actively participate in
group
activities and discussions
Likes to read silently
Is neat and organized
Pays attention to detail
Has neat handwriting
Is a good speller
Easily memorizes by seeing pictures and diagrams
Is usually quiet, shy, or reserved
To aid recall, make use of “color coding” when studying new
information in your textbooks or notes.
Write out sentences and phrases that summarize key
information obtained from your textbook and lecture.
Make flashcards of vocabulary words and concepts that need
to
be memorized.
When learning information presented in diagrams or
illustrations, write out explanations for the information.
When learning mathematical or technical information, write
out
in sentences and key phrases your understanding of
the material.
Make use of computer word processing.
Before an exam, make yourself visual reminders of
information that must be memorized.
learn best by HEARING information
can remember quite accurately the details of
lectures or conversations
strong vocabulary skills
learning a foreign language may be easy
often possess musical talents
sub-vocalizes information for comprehension
when reading and studying
good at sounding out words
naturally remembers names
reading quickly
reading directions
reading silently for a long period of time
easily distracted by sounds
refrains from expressing feeling verbally
always wants to talk
Use auditory activities to bridge
reading and writing skills:
record written stories
have a student read out
loud to another student
have books on tape on
hand
have discussions over
what has been read
Help auditory learners to increase
knowledge about language
and culture by:
attending lectures
asking questions
listening to the radio
joining a choir
Learn through senses
Learn by experience
Muscle memory is important
Don’t require instructions to assemble something
Respond well to interpersonal relationships
Remember stories and metaphors
Learn to read using whole words and context clues
May be athletic
Can have difficulties sitting for long periods of time
Taps pencil or foot while thinking
Uses excessive hand gestures and body language
Makes physical contact with people when talking to them
Tends not to enjoy reading
Is unorganized
Is a poor speller
May have trouble memorizing lists, numbers, etc.
Is outgoing
Easily expresses emotions
Take notes using diagrams
Move while you read
Do hands-on-work when possible
Use flash cards you can move around on a table
Read aloud
Write out information when studying
Use color coding
Listen to course information on tape while you move (or
recite to yourself)
Take frequent breaks when working and move/stretch
Try studying in a position other than a chair in front of a
desk
Find a way in which fidgeting allows you to focus on
learning
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