Aug 11, 2012

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Visual and spatial learners

You have very good visual recall and will be able to remember scenes, objects or faces for many years. You like visually presented information such as charts, pictures, images, keywords display, memory and concept mapping. In a museum, archive or library you will probably respond well to visually stimulating displays, to video, photography and film, and to the use of colour.

Musical learners

You have good auditory recall and will be able to rehearse or anticipate situations by “hearing” them played out in your head.  You respond well to a variety of sounds including environmental sounds, music and the human voice.   You will enjoy sound effects, storytelling, and music in a museum, gallery or archive. 

Kinesthetic learners

You can use your body in highly differentiated and skilled ways. You will learn best by doing, where physical movement aids memory. Many boys are kinaesthetic learners and respond well to interactive exhibits and opportunities to feel, touch and handle, use computers and make things. You may be restless and like to move about during learning activities.

Interpersonal learners

You are able to understand and work with others. You respond quickly to changes in mood and adjust your behaviour accordingly. You enjoy discussions and group work. You are good at giving and receiving feedback. You are likely to respond well to discussion and group activities in a museum, archive or library.

Intrapersonal Learners

You are self-motivated and have a high degree of self–knowledge.   You like time for quiet reflection and the opportunity to develop your thoughts and express these.   You will enjoy spending time alone in a museum, archive or library, researching, thinking and reflecting on the experience before talking about this to others.

Linguistic learners

You are sensitive to the meaning of words, to their order, their sounds, rhythm and inflection, and to their capacity to change mood, persuade or convey information. Many of the learning opportunities in museums, archives and libraries will appeal to your particular learning intelligence.  Many of the people who are attracted to work in museums, libraries and archives will be linguistic learners.

Mathematical/Logical learners

You are a problem solver and can construct solutions non-verbally.  You readily see patterns and relationships in the world around you. You like information to be sequenced in a logical order and to make strong connections between concepts.  In a museum exhibition, for example, you respond well to logical progression through a set of themes or ideas.  Your particular learning style responds well to traditional teaching methods.

Naturalist learners

You enjoy being outside and notice patterns and rhythms in nature. You will have a strong sense what is fair and want to think through the impact of your actions on those around you.   In a museum, archive or library you will enjoy spaces that are airy with natural light, and will appreciate the opportunity to spend some time outside the building as part of a visit.

I am trying to be a better learner
so first l am discovering my style

Figure 1: Learning Styles Index
Sensory
Intuitive
Sensory learners prefer concrete, practical, and procedural information. They look for the facts.
 
Intuitive learners prefer conceptual, innovative, and theoretical information. They look for the meaning.
Visual
Verbal
Visual learners prefer graphs, pictures, and diagrams. They look for visual representations of information.
 
Verbal learners prefer to hear or read information. They look for explanations with words.
Active
Reflective
Active learners prefer to manipulate objects, do physical experiments, and learn by trying. They enjoy working in groups to figure out problems.Reflective learners prefer to think things through, to evaluate options, and learn by analysis. They enjoy figuring out a problem on their own.
Sequential
Global
Sequential learners prefer to have information presented linearly and in an orderly manner. They put together the details in order to understand the big picture emerges. Global learners prefer a holistic and systematic approach. They see the big picture first and then fill in the details.
Once you know where your preferences lie on each of these dimensions, you can begin to stretch beyond those preferences and develop a more balanced approach to learning. Not only will you improve your learning effectiveness, you will open yourself up to many different ways of perceiving the world.
Balance is key. You don't want to get too far on any one side of the learning dimensions. When you do that you limit your ability to take in new information and make sense of it quickly, accurately, and effectively.
Tip:
This article describes one useful approach to learning styles. Other practitioners have different approaches.
l  think l am a mixture of styles naturalist and Kinesthestic

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