Learning style can be defined as
a person's mental ability and capacity for learning.
how much information a person remembers
the methods a person uses best in taking in information
the speed with which a person can grasp information
In order to meet your instructors' expectations, you should
know what facts and details mean, do not just memorize them
focus on "right answers"
give the instructor responsibility for your learning
accept or reject ideas upon first being exposed to them
The primary value of identifying your learning style is that it can help you
become interested in what you are studying
develop and maintain your concentration
become more efficient in how you study
increase your reading rate
An example of a remembering level of thinking is:
Explain a mathematical law
Knowing how the human ear functions
designing a web page
recalling dates
Spatial learners would do all of the following EXCEPT:
use mapping
use outlining
Translate diagrams and drawings into language
draw diagrams; make charts and sketches
An active learner would do all of the following EXCEPT:
Try to discover the significance of the assignment
Do only what is expected to get a good grade
Predict exam questions and look for trends and patterns
Read, think, ask questions and try to connect ideas
An auditory learner would:
Talk aloud when studying
use mapping
play Pokemon Go
view videos when available
The three levels of thinking that involve critical thinking are:
Creating, applying, and remembering
analyzing, applying, and understanding
evaluating, applying, and analyzing
creating, evaluating, and analyzing
A pragmatic learner would:
write lists of steps, processes, and procedures
use annotation to record impressions and reactions
take courses that involves exploration or experimentation
ask questions about chapter content and answer them
After completing a reading assignment, an effective reader should
memorize the vocabulary list
connect the material to other assigned readings
write down his or her opinion of the material
decide how difficult the chapter was compared with others