1) LEARNING STYLES INVENTORY

Lets get started with the first one which is Learning Styles Inventory.

First thing you need to do is Scoring Your Inventory.

Tally your responses by adding up only the YES answers. Put the number of the question in the appropriate box. For example, if you answered questions number 9 with a yes, write 9 in the VISUAL box. If you answered number 11 with a yes, write number 11 in the AUDITORY box. If you answered number 7 with a yes, write 7 in the KINESTHETIC box. Add up the number of questions in each box and write a total for each one. This will determine your preferred learning style. Dont worrt if the dominant mode doesnt emerge. You’re a versatile learner! Use the knowledge you gain to create excellent study tools, the ones that are right for you. Chart your answers below .

CHARACTERISTICS of Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic Modes .

For your information, here are three mode of learning style inventory.

First, VISUAL . Second is AUDITORY and the third one is KINESTHETIC.

I am going to explain the Characteristics of these three modes .

♡To everyone that get the higher score for visual style, you guys are the type of people who need to see information in your learning . Other than that, you have strong visualization skills and you can easily remember objects, shapes and pictures. It is quiet nice right? You also can learn by reading and by watching films, videos and demonstrations. The best thing is you can see pictures in your mind.

♡Secondly, for those who got the higher score for auditory style, you are the type of person who need to hear information for your learning style. That mean is you have a ‘good ear’ and can hear differences in tones and rhythm. Reading out loud will be beneficial. You also can remember what you hear in a lecture.

♡Lastly, for kinesthetic learners need to be physically active and doing things. If your preferred style is kinesthetic, you are a hands-on learner. You have good coordination and learn by doing. You generally have an active approach to learning.

Using Multi-Sensory Learning.

Now that you know your learning style(s), you have an idea of important role your senses play in the learning process. The best strategy is to combine modalities whenever possible. Incorporate visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning into your study plan. Using combinations will strengthen your ability to retain information. Be creative. Add your own ideas. Here are some strategies:

1) Visual learners:

• Create mind maps, flow charts and diagrams using bright colors. Put them where you can view them frequently.
• Practice building your visual memory.
• Rewrite your notes using different colors.

2) Auditory learners:

• After you read a page in your textbook, summarize the information out loud in your own words.
• Tape your instructor’s lecture, and if you are a commuter, listen to the tape on the way home, either in your car or on the bus or subway.
• Discuss the material that you have been learning with a friend or study group.

3) Kinesthetic learners:

• Use your hands. Cut up charts and diagrams. Create flash cards and move them around with large, sweeping movements.
• Walk and talk the information. Recite as you move.
• Type on a computer keyboard. You are using your muscle memory.

Developing Your Style: Combining Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic Modes.

Additional ways you can use multi-sensory learnings:

• Use background music (no lyrics to distract you) when you study. Choose a piece of music for a particular subject. Every time you study that subject, play the music. You are creating an association for your subconscious mind. You may be surprised to discover how much of the information you remember when you play the music by itself. You are combining Visual and Auditory modes.

• Use rap or rhyme to memorize information. To add Kinesthetic to this Auditory mode, walk, dance or clap when you sing.

• If you are athletically inclined, dribble a basketball while you recite information. You are combining Auditory and Kinesthetic modes.

• Study with a partner or in a group. Discuss the information. Hold up flash cards diagrams, hierarchies and mind maps to test each other. This combines Visual and Auditory modes.

• Put yourself in the picture. You can do this with a subject like history; participate in a battle or a significant meeting such as the of the Declaration of Independence. Ask yourself how you feel. This combines Visual and Kinesthetic modes.

• Make up your own strategies. Incorporate multi-sensory learning into your studies.

Additional Strategies:

• If you are learning a new vocabulary word or math formula, write it in the air using large, sweeping movements. Close your eyes and see it in your mind’s eye. Say the words out loud. You are combining the three modes.

• Use the sense of smell. One student created olfactory(smell) associations by using scented pencils for studying. He used a grape pencil for one subject and a chocolate one for another. When taking exam, he used the appropriate pencil to help him recall information. He combined Visual and Kinesthetic and added an additional sensory mode.

• Use 5- by 7-inch flash cards to self-quiz. Use different and bright colors for each side. Lay them on a desk or table. Move them around and put them in different places as you study, or create a game with them. Place them into different categories in a hierarchical fashion such as “dont know”,”review”, and “need to study more”.

• Create your own auditory notes using a tape reacorder.

My Personal Learning Style Plan:

-Few techniques I will try as I study for classes:

• I will copy down all the diagrams I can (label the diagram) . The more diagrams I can get your hands on – the better.

• Get good textbooks – I will make sure that I have textbooks that use lots of diagrams and visuals.
• Watch videos – this is something that can be done during my study periods or while studying at home.

• Use highlighters – Visual learner love using highlighters. For me, it will make things bright and colorful while making the important bits stand out . Consistently highlighting certain types of facts in predefined colors will be helpful.

• Replace words with symbols or initials – this can help speed up the process of making study notes and increasing the strenght of association.