PowerPoint on Learning Styles for EDU 352

2. Learning Styles Heather Bryant EDU 352 Jamie Sullivan September 12, 2011

3. In 1987 Rita Dunn and Ken Dun developed the Learning-styles Model, explaining that every individual learns using different senses (Gregory & Chapman, 2007).

5. Usually need a quiet study space.

6. Think awhile before fully understanding lectures.

7. Likes colors & design.

8. Dream in colors.

9. Understands/likes charts.

12. Not afraid to speak in class.

13. Is good at explaining.

14. Remembers names.

15. Will notice sound effects in movies.

16. Enjoys music.

17. Talented with grammar and foreign language.

18. Reads slowly.

19. Can follow spoken directions well.

22. Does not sit still for long.

23. Likes science lab.

24. Likes to role play.

25. Builds models.

26. Is involved in movement activities.

28. Every learning style can be accommodated to enhance learning. Once an individual establishes their style of learning, they can take the next step towards their personal techniques to learn by.

29. References Clark, D. (2000). Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles (VAK). Retrieved September 11, 2011 from http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/styles/vakt.html Gregory, G.H., Chapman, C. (2007). Differentiated instructional strategies: one size does not fit all (2nd Ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press. Henson Company, (1960). Visual thinking [Web]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFbyujLT8HQ