Teaching to Learning Styles | Origin: ED103
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A 10 to 15 percent higher score is possible for low and average achievers on course content tests when they are given using the students' dominant learning styles.
Ive learned that there are a number of different learning styles and it is important to preset the material in a number of different ways in order to reach all students and their learning demands.
I learned to teach in a variety of ways.
I learned that people have different learning styles and that using strategies that match those styles can improve understanding and retention. I, also, learned that learning assessments are important because they help measure progress and identify areas of improvements. I plan to apply the knowledge by using study techniques that match preferred learning styles in hopes that each student can learn individually and benefit from group work and see how others study can assist in achieving better results.
As an instructor, it's best to integrate different teaching styles to promote learning for all students.
I have learned what will make students retain information better and faster.
I understand the each child may learn in a different way, by hearing, seeing, and hands on are some of the ways a student may learn. To reach each student, i need to be flexible and creative with my teaching approach
It best if you can vary the teaching styles, but for some subjects to lend themselves to a particular style so you can just interject a different style at appropriate times which also helps break up the lessons to keep the students engaged.
integrating different styles of teaching will help keep the students involved and attentive. Visuals help a lot since adult attention spans are 15-18 minutes.
Using different teaching style will assist all students in learning and understanding the material.
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i remember being a student and taking a learning style assessment, this course reminded me of the importance of planning for all learning preferences. I most definately will remember to implement one with a google form so I am able to reflect on the learning styles preferred to create better learning outcomes
It's important to now ad practice different ways of teaching that could match different learning styles. Current generation who are using cell phones and computer they're most likely visuals and auditory. That can be good targeted point in teaching
The different teaching styles are important because every student learns differently. Its important to create to make proper learnings plans for each.
One takeaway from this lesson was that a teacher does not necessarily need to change who they are or their teaching style, but should always consider the learning styles of their students when instructing.
I used to use learning styles assessments in the past, but I did not make a concentrated effort to utilize the results to inform my teaching style. This reminded me of the value of keeping those styles in mind as a plan. I also appreciated that it was mentioned that students must develop skills to use outside of their preferred method.
There are four basic learning styles - auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and written. While everyone has their preferred learning style, most people can learn through other styles. The classroom lecture is ideal for auditory learners; visual learners find PowerPoint presentations beneficial; taking notes is helpful for those who need to write things down; and kinesthetic learners learn through doing. Since there are likely to be students who favor multiple learning styles in any given class, it is important to change up the teaching methods in order to reach all of your students. For example, use lecture with PowerPoint, use hands on teaching whenever possible, and have students help teach each other in small groups.
Understanding learning styles match teaching to student strengths. In a hands on clinical, clinical setting, introduction learning styles during orientation can better support diverse learners success.
As an instructor, focus on sensory modalities- Auditory, written, visual and kinesthetics, while preparing content and study material.
The different classifications of student learners. How to incorporated the numerous learning styles and teach more effectively.
