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What is my learning style?

Learning Style Survey
SUMMARY OBJECTIVES
Students use a survey to identify their learning style. Students will . . . • Discuss what a learning style is. • Complete a learning styles survey • Recognize their own learning styles This is an informal approach to learning styles. It should be used as an introduction, not as a diagnostic tool. For more information onapplying learning style approaches to teaching and learning, select from the many resources available, including Internet resources. Photocopy Learning Style Survey (two pages) and Scoring Procedures worksheets. Learning Style Survey worksheet (two pages) Scoring Procedures worksheet None Any 45 minutes plus homework Class, group, individual

PREPARATION

MATERIALS COMPUTER USE SUBJECT AREAS TIMEREQUIRED GROUP SIZE

STEPS
1. Discuss and define general learning style attributes. Discuss how students do homework and the environment in which they work best when completing homework. Ask students to respond to the following two scenes and choose which best describes their style. a) You lie on the floor, with the radio on, munching a snack while you read your English assignment. b) You sitat a desk, in a quiet room to read your English assignment. 2. Brainstorm other learning styles. (See Scoring Procedures definitions for learning styles.) You may include discussions about classroom and work settings and how they relate to learning. Discussion of negative learning environments may lead to a better understanding of students’ preferred learning environments. continued

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3. In either a large group or small groups ask students to share how they do homework. Ask students to share their discussion with the large group. (Students could present this through role play or “statues.”) 4. Give students a copy of the Learning Style Surveyworksheet and ask them to complete the worksheet and be prepared to share what they learned about themselves. 5. Discuss the three learning styles, using the worksheet information. Explain to students that there are different working environments in the workplace; for example, some people prefer to work where there is lots of visual stimulus and activity, others prefer a “hands on” approach. Someprefer written instructions, some like graphic images, others like to listen. 6. Encourage students to practice the recommended approaches for their type of learner and to be aware of their learning style when exploring possible occupations.

VARIATIONS
1. Invite counselor or other teacher to talk about learning styles with the class. 2. Compile learning style preferences from the activity aboveand discuss with class whether the classroom meets those needs. Students investigate and identify ways to modify the classroom environment. 3. Invite a School-to-Work teacher or Human Resources manager to talk to the class about the links between learning styles at school and in the workplace.

ALLIED ACTIVITIES
I Have Attitudes Work, Study, and Leisure Change What is Work? Workplaces andConditions Using CIS Occupation Sort Education and Training beyond School Priorities What Happens after High School?

ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Students will: • Complete the Learning Style Survey and be able to describe their optimal learning environment.

STUDENT WORKSHEETS
Learning Style Survey Scoring Procedures

PORTFOLIO
Learning Style Survey and Scoring Procedures worksheets

CREDITS ANDCITATIONS
Learning Assistance Center, University of Hawaii. Reprinted with permission from Jerry Cerny, Honolulu Community College, 1998

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Subject: Any Grade Levels: 6, 7, 8, 9 CIS Components: None

STANDARDS
Career-Related...