Chapter9 Unit 1 Flashcards
It’s an artificial device that stimulates the auditory areas of the brain.
Auditory: of or about hearing
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There are three basic types of classroom learning styles: visual , auditory , and kinesthetic.
Kinesthetic sensations
Kinesthetic:
the ability to know where the parts of your body are and how they are moving
an instinctive reaction
Individuals tend to instictively prefer one style over the others
Instinctive: Instinctive behaviour or reactions are not thought about, planned, or developed by training
The resort has changed somewhat over the last few years.
She’s somewhat more confident than she used to be.
We were somewhat tired after our long walk.
Somewhat: to some degree.
Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.
I’ve just read an interesting book which has a new approach to Shakespeare.
Michael is always very logical in his approach.
Approach: a way of considering or doing something, method
I think she coped very well under the circumstances.
Obviously we can’t deal with the problem until we know all the circumstances.
Circumstance: a fact or event that makes a situation the way it is
Visual learners prefer to sit somewhere in the classroom where no obstructions hinder their view of lesson.
Obstruction: something that blocks or stands in the way.
High winds have hindered firefighters in their efforts to put out the blaze.
Her progress certainly hasn’t been hindered by her lack of experience.
Hinder: to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something.
a rich blend of the finest coffee beans
Their music is a blend of jazz and African rhythms.
The building’s design is an interesting blend of traditionalism and modernism.
Blend: a mixture of different things or styles
Do you have it down in writing, or was it just a verbal agreement?
He had apparently experienced a lot of verbal abuse from his co-workers.
Verbal: spoken rather than written
She proudly recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
The opposition party recited a long list of the government’s failings.
Recite: to say a piece of writing aloud from memory, or to publicly say a list of things.
when kinesthetic learners are bored, they fidget in their seats.
Children can’t sit still for long without fidgeting.
Stop fidgeting!
Fidget: to make continuous, small movements that annoy other people
The wheelchair is designed so that it is easy to manipulate.
Kinesthetic learnerns benefit from manipulating materials and learn best when classroom subjects such as math, science and reading are processed through hands-on experiences.
Manipulate:to control something using the hands
Throughout her career she has very successfully manipulated the media.
The opposition leader accused government ministers of manipulating the statistics to suit themselves.
Manipulate: mainly disapproving to control something or someone to your advantage, often unfairly or dishonestly
Incorporating arts and crafts activities, helps kinesthetic learners process new information.
Suggestions from the survey have been incorporated into/in the final design.
This aircraft incorporates several new safety features.
Incorporate: to add in, bring together.
To include something as part of something larger
