Learning Styles Project

According to the American Education Services' Learning Styles Quiz, I'm an auditory/tactile learner.

Based off of the quiz, and my own recollections as a student, I work best in an atmosphere where both hands-on and verbal instruction take place. Depending on the subject matter I am studying, one learning style may benefit me more than the other. In order to succeed in class, however, these tips can benefit auditory and tactile learners:

• Sitting where one can hear well.
  
• Using flashcards to learn new material: arrange the cards in groups to show relationships between ideas, and then read them out loud.
• Read stories, assignments, or directions out loud.
  
• Take frequent, but short, breaks when reading.
• Stay active when reading/studying at home: tap a pencil, chew gum, shake your foot... but try to avoid distractions.
  

Before taking this quiz, I was aware of the multitude of teaching and learning techniques that can benefit students in different ways. I was surprised, however, by some of the tips my results gave me. I tend to shake my foot without thinking often, and have been questioned by my peers and parents about it. It's a relief to see that this is just a part of my learning style, rather than a strange habit that I've developed.

I need to keep this in mind in my future classroom as well. Students may generate their own ways of staying focused and on task--all of which I need to welcome into the classroom as long as others' aren't distracted. Presenting materials in a variety of ways will also allow for all students to fully grasp concepts rather than only some students understanding materials at certain times.

My Quiz Results