Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a

man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth

himself. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have

rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall bear

his own burden.Galatians 6:2-5 (KJV)

Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are

something when they are not, they deceive themselves. Each one

should test their own actions. They can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to

someone else, for each one should carry their own load.Galatians 6:2-5 (NIV)

“There's nothing more intimate in life than simply being

understood. And understanding someone else.”

Brad Meltzer

• Why are we different (how did we come to be that way)?

• Did God intend us to be so different?

• If God intended us to be so different, what are we supposed to learn from that (what was the purpose)?

• How can i learn to appreciate someone else’s differences if they IRRITATE me so much?

• If CHRIST could handle such differences (HEB 12:3) and still wash the feet of His enemy, how DID He do it? And how am i supposed to do that?

MI Learning Modality Testing

SCORING

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Marked diversities of disposition and character frequently exist in the same family, for it is in

the order of God that persons of varied temperament should associate together. When this is the case, each member of the household should sacredly regard the feelings and respect the right of the others. By this means mutual

consideration and forbearance will be cultivated, prejudices will be softened, and

rough points of character smoothed. Harmony may be secured, and the blending of the varied

temperaments may be a benefit to eachEllen White

Journaling1. Compare your chart with at least 2 other people.

What are the differences? What are the similarities?

2. Choose a biblical character’s personality and learning style. What do you think s/he was like? Describe someone you think might have been like you.

3. How might understanding learning modalities help us understand others (friends, colleagues, partners)?

WHAT IT MEANS

1

ReadingDoing crossword puzzlesPlaying word games (scrabble)Playing trivia gamesWriting stories, poetryListening to books on tapeListening to public radioJoining Toastmasters or similar groupEnjoying word processing software programsInformal discussions with othersSelf-talk

7

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Joining social clubs or groupsGoing to parties (to meet with people!)Being in discussion groupsPlaying group gamesBeing on committeesVolunteering with organizationsBeing a mentor to another personTeaching others

7

3

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MeditatingKeeping a journalWorking with dreamsEngaging in solo hobbiesCarrying out special projectsGoing for long walks aloneGoing on retreatsStudying a psychological traditionStudying a spiritual tradition

7

3

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Listening to music (for intricacies)Playing a musical instrumentBeing in a chorusWriting songsGoing to musical concertsEnjoying computer music softwareSinging informally with friendsCollecting records, CDs, tapes (many genres)

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5 6

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Engaging in a solo/team sportSpending time out in natureCrafts (carpentry, sewing, carving, etc)Working with mechanical objects (repair, etc)Going out dancing (for the movement)Acting in a community theatreGoing to amusement parks

7

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Drawing, doodling, or paintingPhotography or videoGoing to museumsTaking art classesEngaging in interior designFantasizing/visualizing/daydreamingWorking on jig-saw puzzlesLooking at picture books/magazinesEnjoying computer graphic softwareEnjoy maze like puzzles/games

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Solving brainteasersPlaying with logic puzzles like a Rubik’s cubePlaying strategy games like Chess and GoEnjoying computer programming softwareTinkering around with science kits/experimentsWatching science documentariesReading books about science or mathematicsJoining a computer club

What characterizes a inter-personal learner?a) Learns best by working aloneb) Learns best by working with others c) Learns best by working with music in background

What characterizes a bodily-kinesthetic learner?a) Learns best by doing/practicingb) Learns best by watching/seeing c) Learns best by listening/reading

What characterizes a musical learner?a) Learns best by solitudeb) Learns best by group discussionc) Learns best by rhyming language

Online testing

Keep working and save / print your workPut into binder

Shorthand for learning

Knowledge. This is the basic collection of facts and data that a lesson or discipline needs or provides

K

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DO

The “do’s” or actions desired that reflect you have processed and acquired the knowledge

Understanding (this is comprehension. Sometimes in part or whole). This is where understanding temperaments and learning modalities comes into play

LARGE caveats:

1. Simplified2. Not as diverse as MI3. Pattern recognition

emphasis4. Not creative/generative

measure

—> handout

ReviewClass Expectations:• Why are we learning about ourselves?• What are the various metaphors applied?• Class performance goals (the “DO’s”)• Semester Projects (Interviews, Paper)