1. Learning Styles From Cengage Learning

2. Definition of Concept & Theory
People learn in many different ways
The brain is the source of who we are and how we learn
Ned Herrmann combined research on right brain/ left brain differences with research on the Triune brain to create a model that illustrates that each person basically has four brains when it comes to the process of thinking and learning
Depending on which quadrants we engage, our learning processes can be very different
Brain dominance leads to thinking style preferences, which impact what we pay attention to and how and what we learn best
Each of these four "brains" or quadrants is listed on the next slide with words that typically characterize a person who uses that thinking style

3. A Rational Self D Experimental Self C Feeling Self
knows how things work knows about money likes numbers is realistic is critical is logical quantifies analyzes
D Experimental Self
infers imagines is curious/plays likes surprises breaks rules speculates is impetuous takes risks
B Safekeeping Self
plans timely is neat organizes is reliable gets things done establishes procedures takes preventative action
C Feeling Self
feels talks a lot is emotional is expressive is supportive touches a lot likes to teach is sensitive to others
Put a "1" next to descriptors most like yourself. Next put a "2" next to descriptors somewhat like you. Finally, put a "3" next to descriptors least yourself.

4. Put a "1" next to descriptors most like yourself
Put a "1" next to descriptors most like yourself. Next put a "2" next to
descriptors somewhat like you. Finally, put a "3" next to descriptors least
yourself.
Tally each quadrant.
Find the quadrant with the lowest score. This is likely to be the quadrant
you prefer the most.
Gather with your fellow students who have the same preferred quadrant
and discuss the following:
Explain how these characteristics describe you.
What courses or subjects do you like the most and why?

5. the quadrant you least prefer.
Now find your quadrant with the highest score. This is likely to be
the quadrant you least prefer.
Now regroup with other students who share their least preferred
quadrant and discuss the following questions:
What would a course look like if the teacher taught entirely in this mode?
What one characteristic from this quadrant's list could you choose to try for a week? How would you begin?

6. Experimental
Rational
Feeling
Safekeeping

7. “A” LEARNERS - Rational
EXPECTS
STRUGGLES WITH
Precise, to the point, information
Theory & logical rationales
Proof of validity
Research references
Textbook reading
Quantifiable numbers, data sets, problems
Opportunity to ask challenging questions
Subject matter expertise
Fun and spontaneity
Playful, surprising approaches
Pictures, metaphors, overviews
Discovery of the content
Freedom to explore
Quick pace and variety in format
Opportunity to experiment
New ideas & concepts

8. “B” LEARNERS - SAFEKEEPING
EXPECTS
STRUGGLES WITH
An organized consistent approach
Staying on track, on time
Complete subject chunks
A beginning, middle, and end
Opportunity to practice & evaluate
Practical applications
Examples
Clear instructions/expectations
Risk
Ambiguity
Unclear expectations/directions

9. “C” LEARNERS - FEELING EXPECTS STRUGGLES WITH
Group discussion & involvement
To share & express feelings/ideas
Kinesthetic, moving around
Hands-on learning
Personal connection with teacher/group
Emotional involvement
A user-friendly learning experience
Use of all the senses
Too much data and analysis
Lack of personal feedback
Pure lecture, lack of participation

10. “D” LEARNERS - EXPERIMENTAL
EXPECTS
STRUGGLES WITH
Fun and spontaneity
Playful, surprising approaches
Pictures, metaphors, overviews
Discovery of the content
Freedom to explore
Quick pace and variety in format
Opportunity to experiment
New ideas & concepts
Time management and deadlines
Administration and details
Lack of flexibility

11. Next 2 slides are for students to work on

12. What Does This Tell Us?
We need to use all four areas of our brain – even if it is uncomfortable for us
We need to respect how others think so we can communicate and work with them
Teachers need to adapt instructional delivery to meet the needs of all four learners
Students need to be flexible towards style of other students and teacher

13. A Rational Self D Experimental Self C Feeling Self
knows how things work knows about money likes numbers is realistic is critical is logical quantifies analyzes
D Experimental Self
infers imagines is curious/plays likes surprises breaks rules speculates is impetuous takes risks
B Safekeeping Self
plans timely is neat organizes is reliable gets things done establishes procedures takes preventative action
C Feeling Self
feels talks a lot is emotional is expressive is supportive touches a lot likes to teach is sensitive to others
Put a "1" next to descriptors most like yourself. Next put a "2" next to descriptors somewhat like you. Finally, put a "3" next to descriptors least yourself.

14. Student Name: _________________________________ Class: _________
Lowest score = most preferred style (*) Highest score = least preferred style (√)