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Date Posted: 17:38:58 02/06/06 Mon
Author: Erika
Subject: Re: Learning styles
In reply to: Honoree Pouly 's message, "Learning styles" on 09:23:48 02/02/06 Thu

I agree with Lindsay and believe that observation is very important. In order to understand a way a student learns you must observe them. Trying different ways of teaching can give you an idea about how each student learns. Students learn differently and it is important to observe your students so you know how they will react to different issues. Simply by paying attention to your students can help you understand how they learn and react to new ideas.

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[> [> Re: Learning styles -- Phil Payne, 19:01:20 02/11/06 Sat [1]

I also agree. You actually can learn new things from your students if you watch them closely enough. You need to know their learning habits though for them to be successful with you. How you can relate with your students is the key factor in making your student a successful learner.


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[> [> Re: Learning styles -- Molly, 17:14:02 02/12/06 Sun [1]

I hate to use the phrase "trial and error", but it's the only word that seems to explain what I'm going for here. Every child/ group of children is going to learn differently, so one patrticularily effective method used on one group may not be as effective on another group. It all comes down to a bit of observing and some common sense as well. If you are using the "new, popular" teaching styles, and none of the students are understanding the material... something's wrong....


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[> [> [> Re: Learning styles -- Dr. O., 08:27:13 02/13/06 Mon [1]

You're absolutely right: different people learn in different ways, and it's important to make our teaching responsive to that. This means that we can't just always teach in the same way all the time. When it is obvious that a student isn't "getting it", whether that's in an ensemble or classroom setting, as teachers we need to examine our method of delivery and see if there is a different approach which might work better.

How to do this? Some people (like me) are visual learners: they need to see something written down to best understand it. Others are aural learners, who learn best by hearing things. Others are experiential learners, who need to work directly with the information to personalize it. When planning our lessons, we need to be sure that there are various kinds of experiences (although not necessarily every day) which allow students to learn in the best way possible for them. So, don't fall into the easy trap of presenting information only as YOU learn best: be aware of other styles as well.


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