Learn the concepts that are presented but also want to know the related concepts that may not have been included Learning Styles Below are some of the main learning styles. Most people are predominantly one type of learner, but can often adapt to another style. Learners do tend to look for their preferred style in each learning situation because they associate that style with learning success. Learning Styles Characteristics Teaching Strategies Visual Learners Process new information best when it is Graphics, illustrations visually illustrated or demonstrated Images Demonstrations Auditory Learners Process new information best when it is Lectures Discussions Kinesthetic Learners Process new information best when it can Written assignments, be touched or manipulated taking notes Examination of objects Participation in hands-on activities Environmental Process new information best when it is Online learners Learners presented in surroundings that match Controlled temperature, learner preferences (room temperature, lighting, and seat lighting, seating, etc.) comfort Instruction designed for adult learners tends to be more effective if it is learner-centered than if it is presenter-centered. The presenter must maintain a careful balance between the presentation of new material and its applications, discussion and participation among participants, and the time available.
Learn the concepts that are presented but also want to know the related concepts that may not have been included Learning Styles Below are some of the main learning styles. Most people are predominantly one type of learner, but can often adapt to another style. Learners do tend to look for their preferred style in each learning situation because they associate that style with learning success. Learning Styles Characteristics Teaching Strategies Visual Learners Process new information best when it is visually illustrated or demonstrated Graphics, illustrations Images Demonstrations Auditory Learners Process new information best when it is Lectures Discussions Kinesthetic Learners Process new information best when it can be touched or manipulated Written assignments, taking notes Examination of objects Participation in hands-on activities Environmental Learners Process new information best when it is presented in surroundings that match learner preferences (room temperature, lighting, seating, etc.) Online learners Controlled temperature, lighting, and seat comfort Instruction designed for adult learners tends to be more effective if it is learner-centered than if it is presenter-centered. The presenter must maintain a careful balance between the presentation of new material and its applications, discussion and participation among participants, and the time available.
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