1.Write down your HW

2.your HW2. Get the papers

from the front table

3. Read the article

What are Learning Styles?

Information enters your brain three main ways: Sight

Hearing Touch

Which one you use the most is called your Learning Style (modality)

Math problem…

Listen to these directions and do as I say…

Visual Learners

Prefer to see information such as pictures, diagrams, cartoons, demonstrations

Picture words and concepts they hear as images

Easily distracted in lecture with no visual aids

Overwhelmed with intense visuals accompanied by lecture

Benefit from using charts, maps, notes, and flash cards when studying

Auditory LearnersPrefer to hear information spokenCan absorb a lecture with little effortMay not need careful notes to learnOften avoid eye contact in order to concentrateMay read aloud to themselvesLike background music when they study

Tactile or Kinesthetic Learners

Prefer touch as their primary mode for taking in information

In traditional lecture situations, they should write out important facts

Create study sheets connected to vivid examples

Role-playing can help them learn and remember important ideas

May benefit by using manipulatives

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Triarchic Theory of IntelligenceTriarchic Theory of Intelligence

--Robert J. Robert J. SternbergSternberg

Sternberg believes that intelligence is comprised of three separate, though interrelated, abilities:

AnalyticalCreativePractical

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligent Performance3 types of intelligence:

analytical, creative & practical

All people have 3 types to some degree

Most people are stronger in one type than the others

Intelligence is trainableIntelligence is affected

by and related to culture

Sternberg (YouTube)

Your Intelligence Profile created by Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligences - YouTube

A theory of “multiple intelligences,” suggesting abilities seem to cluster in eight different areas:

Verbal-Linguistic SkillsLogical-Mathematical Skills

Bodily-Kinesthetic SkillsVisual-Spatial Skills

Interpersonal AbilitiesIntrapersonal Abilities

Musical AbilitiesNaturalistic Abilities

Strength in written and spoken language: speaking, writing, listening, reading

Interpretation and explanation of ideas and information through language

Understands communication and meaningSuccessful in traditional classroom

because their intelligence lends itself to traditional teaching

Verbal-Linguistic Skills words and language

Possible Careers:WritersLawyers

JournalistsEditors

PR consultantsTV & radio presenters

Voice-over artistsSpeakersTrainers

Copy-writersTeachers

Poets

Verbal-Linguistic Skills words and language

Strong Activities:

• Write a set of instructions

• Speak on a subject

• Edit a written piece of work

• Write a speech

• Commentate on an event• Apply positive or negative “spin”

to a story

Detecting patternsScientific reasoning and deductionAnalyze problemsPerform mathematical calculationsUnderstands relationship between

cause and effectSuccessful in traditional classrooms

where teaching is logically sequenced

Logical-Mathematical Skills

numbers and logic

Possible Careers:ScientistEngineer

Computer expertAccountantResearcher

BankerTrouble-shooterInsurance broker

Director

Logical – Mathematical Skills

numbers and logic

Strong Activities:

• Perform mental calculations

• Create a process to measure

something difficult

• Analyze how a machine works

• Assess the value of a business or

proposition

Manual dexterityPhysical agility & balanceEye and body coordinationOften labeled “overly active” in

traditional classrooms where they were told to SIT and BE STILL!

Bodily – Kinesthetic Skills

touch and feel

Possible Careers:Dancer

DemonstratorActor

AthleteSoldier

Fire-fighterPerformance artist

DriverCraft-person

GardenerChef

Acupuncurist

Bodily – Kinesthetic Skills

touch and feel

Strong Activities:

• Demonstrate a sports technique

• Create a movement to explain

something

Interpretation and creating of visual images

Pictorial imagination and expression

Understands relationship between images and meaning

Like to SEE what you are talking about

Visual – Spatial Skills pictures, shapes and space

Possible Careers:Artist

DesignerCartoonistArchitectSculptor

Town-plannerInventorEngineer

Beauty consultant

Visual – Spatial Skills pictures, shape and space

Strong Activities:

• Designing costumes

• Interpreting painting

• Create a room layout

• Create a corporate logo

• Design a building

• Pack a suitcase or trunk of a car

Ability to relate to othersInterpret behavior and

communicationUnderstands relationship between

people and their situationsLike cooperative learningSometimes identified as too

talkative or social in traditional classroom

Interpersonal Skills look inside others

Possible Careers:therapist

Human resources professionalMediatorLeader

CounselorPoliticianEducator

Sales personClergyCoachHealer

Interpersonal Skills look inside others

Strong Activities:

• Interpret moods from facial

expressions

• Demonstrate feelings through

body language

• Affect the feelings of others in a

planned way• Coach or counsel another person

Understand relationship with oneself, others, and the world

Understand one’s own need for and reaction to changeTend to be more reserved, but

are very intuitive about what they learn and how it relates to themselves

Intrapersonal Skills look inside yourself

Possible Careers:Anyone who is self-aware and

involved in the process of changing personal thoughts,

beliefs, and behavior in relation to their situation, other people,

their purpose and aims

Intrapersonal Skills look inside yourself

Strong Activities:

• Consider and decide one’s own

aim

• Determine personal change that

is required

Awareness, appreciation and use of sound

Recognition of tonal and rhythmic patterns

Understands relationship between sound and feeling

Easily overlooked in tradionalclassroom settings

Musical Skills sounds and rhythm

Possible Careers:MusicianSinger

ComposerDJ

ProducerPiano-tuner

Party plannerVoice coach

Noise advisor

Musical Skills sounds and rhythm

Strong Activities:

• Perform a musical piece

• Sing a song

• Coach someone to play a

musical instrument

• Specify mood music for

telephone systems, businesses,

retailers

Awareness and appreciation of nature’s life cycles

Recognition of our impact on the environment

Loves the outdoors, animals, field trips, etc.

Naturalistic Skills earth, wind and fire

Possible Careers:Park ranger

ScientistZoologist

OceanographerFarmer

LandscaperBotanist

VeternarianArborist

GeologistZookeeper

Naturalistic Skills earth, wind and fire

Strong Activities:

• Works to solve environmental

issues

• Enjoys pets

• Enjoys gardening, visiting scenic

places

• Conscious of changes

in weather

Gary Smalley Personality Types

Lion• leaders - generals, presidents

• accomplish a lot• take charge

• may intimidate• bold

• can be pushy• overbearing• work a lot• do it now!

• under pressure – dictators• can’t rest on vacation• need to express anger

Otter• entertainers• party goers• risk takers• verbal

• under pressure - verbally attack

• networkers - knows a lot of people

• goofs off - joker• can be foolish• optimistic

• talking more relaxing• loves variety• spontaneous

• gets bored in a hurry• unorganized

• needs to follow through• practice being committed

Golden Retrieve

r

• sensitive• avoid confrontation

• loyal• warm• loving

• easily hurt• dig heels in if hurt• do not like change• cannot say no• likes being alone

• must practice no and being decisive

Beaver

• enjoys manuals• accurate, precise• likes quality things

• can feel uncomfortable in their home• serious• careful

• very neat and organized• do not start without finishing

• tends to be extreme - nothing is as bad as it seems

• must learn to treasure hunt and find positives

Strengths Weaknesses

Lion Visionary practical, productive

strong-willedIndependent, decisive

leader

Cold domineering, unemotional

self-sufficient, unforgiving sarcastic

cruel

Otter Outgoing, responsive, warm, friendly,

talkative, enthusiastic, compassionate

Undisciplined, unproductive, exaggerates, egocentric, unstable

Golden Retriever Calm, easy-going, dependable, quiet,

objective, diplomatic, humorous

Selfish, stingy, procrastinator,

unmotivated, indecisive, fearful, worrier

Beaver Analytical, self-disciplined, industrious, organized, aesthetic,

sacrificing

Moody, self-centered, touchy, negative,

unsociable, critical,

revengeful

Harmony- Cooperative

Shanel is primarily harmony. Most of the time she is sensitive and caring, friends are important to her and she often shares kind notes of love and kindness. She feels for other people and wants everyone to like her. She provides support for someone who is feeling badly.

When in Reluctant mode Shanel tends to over-adapt, over-please and make mistakes on the most simple items. This often leads to a loss of self confidence. She wants to please others so much that she loses sight of her own goals. She also sometimes shows an attitude of helplessness, wanting to be rescued.

What statement would be most encouraging for Shanel?A. Thank you for the way you are working.B. Wow! Fantastic work.C. You are such a caring person.

Harmony- Reluctant

Connection- CooperativeRosario is operating from the Connection personal

objective. He loves activity and action and comes into a room with a bounce. He is friendly and bright-eyed. He connects with others in positive ways and enjoys being the center of attention. He likes loud music and drama, enjoys a good joke and likes to do things on the spur of the moment. He is full of ideas and very creative. He often asks his teacher, “Could we do it ‘this’ way instead?” He unconsciously taps his pencil and makes clicking noises with his tongue when he’s working.

When in Reluctant mode Rosario can be disruptive, annoying and attention seeking. When he “gets in trouble” he blames others. Nothing is ever his fault; either the neighbor girl did it, the dog ate it, or the rain made it too loud to hear the instructions. His pencil tapping becomes loud and intentional. His jokes become cruel, and he hurts others feelings.

What statement would be most encouraging for Rosario?A. You must be proud of the way you are working your

mind?B. Thumbs up on that one!C. I appreciate the way you take pride in your work.

Connection- Reluctant

Production- CooperativeMarcus exhibits the production personal objective strengths

of being logical, structured, organized and persistent. He is a thinker, a problem solver, likes information exchange and values such things as task completion, skill development and schedules. He is full of ideas and likes to share these in the class. He thrives on competition and enjoys seeing his work displayed. He likes print outs and postings showing his progress and achievement. He is efficient and his approach to assignments is always organized. He wants to know the plan for the hour.

When Marcus is stressed and moves into negative behaviors, he can become bossy or critical of himself and others. He may make fun of his friends’ attempt at completing a task. He may put undo pressure on himself to do things perfectly and perceives that others are having fun while he is the only one working and being responsible.

What statement would be most encouraging for Marcus?A. I like your thinking.B. You make me happy.C. You’re doing terrific.

Production- Reluctant

Status Quo- CooperativeKylie is very quiet and shows little

expression. She doesn’t volunteer answers but when asked to contribute, she’s exceptionally insightful. She prefers to work alone, enjoys working on the computer and is excellent at complex games. Kylie loves SSR when she can sit quietly in the class or library and delve into a good book.

When Kylie becomes stressed, she withdrawals. As she disengages from the learning experiences, she may exhibit a blank stare. She has trouble completing tasks, especially when the learning opportunities are more diverse and open-ended. Unfortunately, she may go unnoticed because she so quietly withdrawals.

What statement would be most encouraging for Kylie?A. I like your smile.B. Thank you for the way you are working.C. Wow! Fantastic work.

Status Quo- Reluctant

Array InventoryHARMONY PRODUCTIO

NCONNECTION

STATUS QUO

COOPERATIVE(Positive Behavior)

CaringSensitiveNurturingHarmonizingFeeling-oriented

LogicalStructuredOrganizedSystematicThinking-oriented

SpontaneousCreativePlayfulEnthusiasticAction-oriented

QuietImaginativeInsightfulReflectiveInaction-oriented

RELUCTANT(NegativeBehavior)

Over adaptiveOver pleasingMakes mistakesCries or gigglesSelf-defeating

OvercriticalOverworksPerfectionistVerbally attacksDemanding

DisruptiveBlamesIrresponsibleDemands attentionDefiant

DisengagingWithdrawnDelaysDespondentDaydreams

PSYCHOLOGICALNEEDS

FriendshipsSensory experience

Task completionTime schedule

Contact with peopleFun activities

Alone timeStability

WAYS TO MEETNEEDS

Value their feelingsComfortable workplacePleasing learningenvironmentWork with a friendsharing times

Value their ideasIncentivesRewardsLeadership positionsSchedulesTo-do lists

Value their activityHands-on activitiesGroup interactionGamesChange in routine

Value their privacyAlone timeIndependent activitiesSpecific directionsComputer activitiesRoutine tasks

Using Knowledge of Your Learning Style

Knowing your learning style, both your strengths and your weaknesses, can help you study more effectively.

Know yourself, know others…and make a difference!