1. Learning Styles pgs. 12-14

2.  2005 McGraw-Hill Co. Chapter OneOpening Doors, 4e The sensory channel through which an individual learns best. A person’s learning style can change as he or she acquires more practice and skill using other senses. Learning style

3. Why know your learning style? If you know your learning style, you can put yourself in situations where you learn best. You can utilize study techniques and strategies that take advantage of your strengths.

4.  2005 McGraw-Hill Co. Chapter OneOpening Doors, 4e Visual learners prefer to read or see information Helpful activities for visual learners: Rereading textbooks, class notes, or review cards Seeing information in print or as a visual Create visual oriented concept maps Studying test review sheets Highlighting information by color-coding

5.  2005 McGraw-Hill Co. Chapter OneOpening Doors, 4e Auditory learners prefer to hear information Helpful activities for auditory learners: Listening to class lectures and discussions Reciting material (saying it aloud) Reading aloud to yourself Listening to audio tapes Participating in study groups

6.  2005 McGraw-Hill Co. Chapter OneOpening Doors, 4e Tactile/Kinesthetic learners prefer to manipulate materials physically or incorporate movement Helpful activities for tactile or kinesthetic learners: Doing laboratory work Taking hands-on classes (science, engineering, computer, and other vocational subjects) Taking notes from lectures and from textbooks or making concept maps Actually going through steps or procedures in a process Walking or moving while reading or learning