Who am I as a learner?

Learning Intention:

We are learning about different learning styles and how we can use our strengths.

Success Criteria:

• I can identify the three different learning modalities

• I am able to recognise the type of learner I am and share that with others

• I can name and use strategies that help me learn best

Learning Modalities or Learning Styles

A learning modality is a way of using sensory information to learn. Basically, there are three modalities you use to process material into your memory. They are as follows:

• Visual - learn from seeing

• Auditory - learn from hearing

• Kinesthetic - learn from touching, doing, moving

Almost every individual has one dominant modality. However, many people have a "balance" between two or even all three modalities, It is very important to know your primary mode of learning so that you will know how to approach learning and how to apply certain methods that will aid you the most.

Complete the Self-Assessment Tool HERE to find out what your modality is.

Activity:

1. Your teacher will sort you into 4 groups. One for each Learning Style and one 'Blended' group for those who are two strong learning styles.

2. Talk to each other about what you like to do in the classroom and out of the classroom. Do you notices any similarities in your group?

3. Your teacher will mix up your groups, so that each group is made up of:

   1. 1x Auditory Learner

   2. 1x Visual Learner

   3. 1x Kinesthetic Learner

   4. 1x Blended Learner

Round Robin: Sit in a circle with your group, make sure you are facing each other and that you are ready to listen. Take turns sharing about how you learn and what might work best for you in the classroom. Your Teacher will let you know how long each person is to speak for and will use a timer to make sure each person gets a chance to talk in their group.