Learning Styles Flashcards
learning is defined as
involves process of change, through new skills from study or life experience over time.
Why is using a patient’s learning style important during their care?
patients need to be able to understand what you are teaching them about self care.
describe an Intuitive learning style
Innovative;Likes discovering possibilities
Tends to work faster
give a characteristic of a intuitive learning style & how can you maximize their learning?
Find theoretical connections and apply to facts
describe a sensing learner
Detail oriented and practical
give a characteristic of a sensing learning style & how can you maximize their learning?
Likes learning facts and solving problems
Likes connections to real world
describe a visual learning style
Tends to remember what they see
describe a verbal learning style
Tends to remember words
give a characteristic of a visual learning style & how can you maximize their learning?
Likes pictures, charts and diagrams
give a characteristic of a verbal learning style & how can you maximize their learning?
Write outlines or rewrite information in your own words
describe a sequential learning style
Tends to understand in linear steps
give a characteristic of a sequential learner & how can you maximize their learning?
Follows a logical path in problem solving
describe a global learner
Tends to gather information somewhat randomly
give a characteristic of a global learner & how can you maximize their learning?
likes to identify the big picture
describe an active learner
Tends to retain and understand information best by doing something active.