Learning Styles Flashcards
Includes Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic
VAK Learning Style
Learn best by seeing; always written rather than verbal; prefers studying alone
Visual Learner
Learn best by hearing; Prefers studying in a group rather than alone; recitation
Auditory/Aural Learners
Learn best by touching or doing; Strategies that involve action; Prefers studying in a group rather than alone
Kinesthetic Learners
Includes Visual, Auditory, Reading and Writing, and Kinesthetic
VARK Learning Styles
A learning style that involves making lists, reading textbooks, taking notes; Prefer to take in information displayed as words; Like text-based learning materials
Reading and Writing
Hands-on experience is important to them
Kinesthetic/Tactile Learners
They like to learn sequentially, small details to bigger concepts, silent, well lit with tables and chairs, and strongly need to complete the task they are working
Analytic Learners
True or False:
Analytic Learners need visual reinforcements
True
They learn the concepts first, then concentrate on the details and they can work with distraction, take frequent breaks and work on several tasks simultaneously
Global Learners
True or False:
Global Learners learn best with groups, respond well to pictures, and lessons must be interesting to them.
True
True or False:
Global Learners are usually auditory and kinesthetic learners
True
The theory focuses on how the learner processes information cognitively
Kolb’s Theory of Experiential Learning
Refers to the acquisition of abstract concepts that can be applied flexibly in different situations; the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation of experience
Learning (Kolb, 1984)
A stage in 4 Stage Learning Circle that depicts feeling; learning from actual experience
Concrete Experience
A stage in 4 Stage Learning Circle that depicts watching; learning by observing others
Reflective Observation
A stage in 4 Stage Learning Circle that depicts thinking; creating theories to explain what is seen
Abstract Conceptualization
A stage in 4 Stage Learning Circle that depicts doing; using theories to solve problems
Active Experimentation
Seen when a person progresses through a cycle of four stages
Effective Learning
This style states how one approaches a task
Processing Continuum
This style states emotional response and how one thinks or feels about it
Perception Continuum
This type of learner is practical (thinker and doer) and integrates theory and practice; AC and AE (thinking and doing)
Converger
This type of learner is a creative learner and looks at the “big picture” and organizes smaller details into a meaning whole concept; emotional and creative and enjoys brainstorming with fresh ideas; CE and RO (feeling and watching)
Diverger
This type of learner is the leader; very flexible and actively accomplish things using trial and error methods to solve problems; relies on others for information than carry out their own analysis; CE and AE (feeling and doing)
Accommodator