Oklahoma County Learning Styles and Brain Processes Unveiled
Dive into the world of learning styles and brain processes with OIC of Oklahoma County. Explore the different learning styles - visual, auditory, and kinesthetic/tactile - and discover how to cater to each style effectively. Enhance your tutoring strategies and engage with students based on their preferred learning styles for optimal learning outcomes.
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OIC of Oklahoma County Learning Styles . . . and some brain stuff too!
Do you know your learning style? Let s try something together. 2 NAME OR LOGO
Learning Style What Is It? We all learn differently. Learning Style refers to the preferred way we absorb, process, comprehend and retain information.
What are the learning styles Visual Auditory Kinesthetic/Tactile NAME OR LOGO
Watch videos Read Visual Learners Learns best when they can see and read the information Diagrams Handouts 5 NAME OR LOGO
Visual Learner Characteristics Observes rather than acts or talks Usually a good speller Memorizes by seeing graphics or pictures Verbal instruction is difficult Has good handwriting Makes lists Doodles NAME OR LOGO
Characteristics of Auditory Learners Talks aloud to self Enjoys talking Easily distracted Has difficulty with written direction Likes to be read to Auditory Learners Hums or sings Outgoing by nature Learns best when they can hear the information lectures, record discussions. 7 NAME OR LOGO
Characteristics of Kinesthestic/Tactile Learners Likes physical rewards In motion most of the time Likes to touch people Taps pencil or foot when studying Poor speller Reading isn t a priority Kinesthetic/Tactile Uses hands while talking Dresses for comfort Learns best by information presented in hands- on setting or by doing lab work, using manipulatives, models 8 NAME OR LOGO
What is a Tutor to Do? Teach in All Styles Be Patient Touch See Hear Observe yourself are you teaching in your preferred style Accommodate any request your student makes Experiment with tutoring strategies that appeal to different learning styles Abandon strategies that frustrate your learner Talk to your student about learning styles and ask what works best for them. 9 NAME OR LOGO
SoWhats Our Brain Got to do with it? Processing Dimensions 10 NAME OR LOGO
Processing Dimensions Left Brain Detail Right Brain Holistic Free Form Free Form General ideas Randomness Feelings Feelingsand intuition Time is not important Sc att er ed, clutteredddd Structure, organization Details Sequence Schedules, Rules Logic and Reason Punctual Neat, Straight Math, grammar, spelling Art, music, drama NAME OR LOGO
Left-brained or Right-brained? I ve been tutoring for a while now. I like to meet on the same day and at the same time. I like making up stories for me to work on with my tutor. Mildred D. Ian H. My tutor doesn t understand that learn sounds is boring. Why can t I just read? Alexander M. 12 NAME OR LOGO
Learning Styles What Did You Learn Today? 13 NAME OR LOGO
OIC of Oklahoma County Thank You Blair Lanning 405.235.2651 blanning@oicokc.org http://www.oicokc.org
