Sunday, March 20, 2011

Learning Style Test

    My results from the Learning Style Test are as follows: 6 for both visual and kinesthetic, 5 for reading/writing, and 3 for aural. I feel the test is accurate because I have always been a visual learner. I learn best when I can see something. If a teacher gives me diagrams, written instructions, or notes with the main points listed it really helps me out. I was a little more surprised when I saw that I had scored a 6 for kinesthetic, but then I realized that hands-on learning is really helpful to me when I am trying to grasp a concept. I learned that in my science classes I have always understood concepts better when doing labs rather than the teacher just talking about it. This takes us to my low score on aural learning. I do not have a very long attention span, so when a teacher never switches up her teaching style, I tend to zone out. After the class is over, I realize I didn't learn anything the whole second half of the class. I was also surprised about my score on reading and writing. Before a test, I usually read the chapters and seem to get pretty good grades. I started thinking about it and realized that although I do learn from reading, I learn way better visually and kinesthetically. When trying to learn something new or study for a test I should write vocabulary words or facts down so I can see them infront of me. I should also request to do more hands-on activities in class for the concepts that are more difficult so us kinesthetic learners can have the same opportunities to learn.

1 comment:

  1. Your Picasso painting and reflection on your learning style demonstrate you have a good understanding of why teachers need to design classroom experiences that meet the needs of all learners!

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