The Learning Styles Profile & The Study Skills Inventory

The Learning Styles Profile

&

The Study Skills Inventory

Inventory of Study Skills

LearningDiagnosis

Subject Content

Profile of Learning Styles

How youView yourstudents

maydependon how

theylearn!-

The Frog

Or is itA

Pictureof a

Horse?

DifficultiesHaving to take action and do things before

those things are demonstrated or read

Working in a place filled with noise

Listening to lectures without any visual

stimulationWorking in classrooms

with dull colorsWorking in classrooms with florescent lighting,

etc., etc., etc.

Parker’s Learning Styles Profile

Modalities Interpersonal Skills Competencies Personality Identifiers Management Styles Management/Leadership

Characteristics

Heredity and Environment characterize…

Parker’s Learning Styles Profile Charts

People, Data & Things Chart Independent/Dependent Chart Kinesthetic, Auditory & Visual Chart Personality Identifiers Chart Management Styles Chart Leadership/Management Chart

Time ManagementNote-takingReadingListeningTest-takingWritten CommunicationsStressCareer-oriented

MemoryLearning BehaviorCritical ThinkingResearchTechnologyDecision-makingLife SkillsHealth

Can I say goodbye for

the day knowing that

another individual has

received maximum

consideration?

Habits of the Mind

Attitudes/Academics/AbilitiesAttitudes/Academics/Abilities

Acquire & Integrate

Knowledge

1.

2.

3.

Extend & Refine

Knowledge

Knowledge

Use

I Learn & Remember Best By...

1. Reading.

Strongly Agree = 5

Agree = 4

Not Sure = 3

Disagree = 2

Strongly Disagree = 1

DATADATA

PEOPLEPEOPLE

THINGSTHINGS

We enhance your leadership to improve three INTERPERSONAL skills:

We enhance your leadership to improve three INTERPERSONAL skills:

Areas of Competency...

The ability to perform a specific task to a

satisfactory level of skill.

THINGS – psychomotor skills like typing,

writing, running, etc.

DATA – Compiling & interpreting factual

material.

PEOPLE – dealing with interpersonal skills.

Areas of Competency…

People/Data/Things

People (30.3%)

Data (33.7%)

Things (36.0%)

The Dependent/Independent Learner...

The Dependent Learner prefers:

clear and precise learning instructions.

objective-type assessment.

an instructor who controls the learning.

a socially-related learning atmosphere.

organization in the learning process.

a well-defined job description.


The Independent Learner prefers:

self-directed learning situations.

a choice of assessment methods.

the instructor as mentor or facilitator.

work usually with little or no supervision.

non-traditional learning settings.


Independent/Dependent

Independent (59.5%)

Dependent (40.5%)

VisualVisual

AuditoryAuditory

KinestheticKinesthetic

The Modalities:The Modalities:

The Auditory Learner prefers...

hearing instruction and enjoying discussion.

remembering names rather than faces.

remembering by speaking repetitiously.

moving lips while reading silently.

talking about situations and problems.

having illustrations explained.

expressing emotions.

listening to music.

sitting in the back of classroom.

The Visual Learner prefers...

seeing (watching) demonstrations.

learning situations rather that imaging words.

writing down information to keep organized.

sitting in the front of the class.

learning to read by sighting words.

remembering faces rather than names.

studying without music or movement.

written examination as assessment tool.

The Kinesthetic Learner prefers...

remembering by doing and participating.

moving (acting out) while memorizing.

space.

moving to music.

non-verbal communication.

physical activity when solving problems.

"how-to-do" books and videos.

simulations, group activities, and projects as assessment.

Auditory, Kinesthetic & Visual Modalities...

Learning Modalities

Visual (39.5%)

Auditory (31.6%)

Kinesthetic (28.9%)

Observation“see”

Participation“do”

Concentration“think”

Motivation“hear”

Personality Identifiers Learning Styles

Inventory...

Motivated Action Taker = DO + HEAR

Concerned Listener = HEAR + SEE

Thoughtful Observer = SEE + THINK

Active Processor = THINK + DO

Performance-based Outcomes

Attitude

Academics

Ability

Questions Regarding Learning

Attitude How does your belief affect

the way you FEEL about things, data, & people?

AcademicsHow does your belief

dictate that which should be learned?

AbilityWhat do you believe

about the things you DO?

Philosophy

Teacher (Manager)/Student Task Relationships...

Work On (student)/Hands Off (Teacher) - Exhorter

Work Off (student)/Hands On (Teacher) - Restorer

Work Off (Student)/Hands Off (Teacher) - Neglector

Work On (Student)/Hands On (Teacher) - Offender

Work Relationships...Work Relationships

work off/hands off (28.4%

work off/hands on (23.4%)work on/hands on (23.5%)

work on/hands off (24.8%)

Leadership/Management Characteristics for

Teachers

Supervising Instructing Consulting Entertaining Persuading

Mentoring Managing Leading Negotiating

Leadership/Management Characteristics…Mentoring

listens & asks questions reflects back feeling and informational

responses guides conversation diagnoses and evaluates feelings and

information makes suggestions prescribes treatments and approaches to

solving problems

Leadership/Management Characteristics…Mentoring

instructs: presents information, explains, gives examples & forecasts possible outcomes,

predicts consequences of alternative courses of action

gives assurances and support Motivates, persuades and influences in favor of a

point of view provides feedback and evaluation of progress makes new suggestions based on new information or

circumstances

Leadership/Management Characteristics…Managing

sets goals and performance standards establishes communication channels promotes the free flow of two way

communication formulates policies and directs their

implementation coordinates tasks activities and programs

Leadership/Management Characteristics…Managing

makes decisions on personnel matters provides evaluation of progress prescribes alternative approaches to

solving problems administers and implements the policies

of supervisors allows others to lead takes responsibility for duties and tasks

under jurisdiction

Leadership/Management Characteristics…Leading

establishes and implements performance standards sets group priorities persuades and influences in favor of a

point of view promotes group trust and cohesion

motivates employs authority to accomplish goals

through cooperation of group

Leadership/Management Characteristics…Leading

maintains group harmony controls group behavior through use of

sanctions and punishments determines the direction of the group makes decisions on policy and

procedures solves problems by invoking symbols of

his authority

Leadership/Management Characteristics…

Negotiating

states and argues position bargains over terms instructs: presents information explains,

and gives examples advances proposals defends position with clear and coherent

rationale answers objections presents alternative courses of action


Negotiating gives and takes in a trade-off of benefits argues against counter-proposals discusses possible solutions defines goals and objectives offers counterproposals when original

proposals are rejected reconciles opposing view points confronts opposing demands to clarify

positions


Supervising

assigns tasks discusses subordinates’ use of discretion explains operating procedure implements performance standards examines task outcome against stated

criteria directs studies & evaluates performance


Supervising

interprets results of task performance judges content and consequences of

discretionary decisions sets task objectives assesses individual competence to

perform a given task ensures performance standards necessary

to achieve objectives


Instructing

listens to opinions and ideas presents lectures elicits and discusses theories and

practices trains others in effective and cognitive

principles uses demonstration and role playing

techniques to teach subject matter conducts seminars and workshops


Instructing

illustrates theories and principles through explanation and example

tests and assesses knowledge and understanding of the problem -solving process & answers questions

points out similarities and differences of viewpoints

makes inferences about the cognitive behaviors of others


Consulting

gives information and ideas based on experience and training

recommends content and methods of training

provides sources of technical information gives ideas to define and clarify

procedures and product specifications informs on details of working out

objectives & gives advice


Consulting

explains content of programs assists in working out of plans guides implementation of plans meets with, listens, discusses and answers questions to resolve problems and

promote cooperation makes suggestions to reduce resistance and

sharpen understanding of program goals recommends alternative courses of action


Entertaining

tells stories and anecdotes selects and narrates jokes & plays games gives support and assurances expresses sympathy sings songs & acts in dramatic roles acts out a mime part using only gestures

and actions


Persuading

describes and explains advantages and benefits of a program

converses with clients influences in favor of a service, product or

point of view demonstrates the advantages of

programs, procedures, products, ideas and services


Persuading

speaks and converses with individuals, groups and organizations

coaxes individuals to elaborate on thoughts and feelings

gives instruction, advice and personal assistance

Leadership/Management Characteristics

Leadership/Management Characteristics

Mentoring (11.7%)

Managing (10.8%)

Leading (12.0%)

Negotiating (10.5%)Supervising (9.8%)Instructing (10.9%)

Consulting (12.3%)

Entertaining (10.9%)Persuading (11.1%)

Parker’s Learning Styles Profile

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The Learning Styles Profile & The Study Skills Inventory