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CHARYL LEISTER
February 19, 2009
your style to improve learning. This report presents your results from the Whats My Learning Style? assessment.
hats My Learning Style? offers an accurate and reliable way to quickly identify your learning style. It will help you understand the various forms of learning, identify the learning styles of others, and learn how to use
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Spirited
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Your learning style comes through whether or not you are aware of it. The style that you use most often is called your dominant style. Dominant styles are typically indicated by scores of 9 or higher.
Direct Spirited
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Although all the learning styles have the ability to learn independently or with others, the Direct and Systematic Styles, based on their behavior preferences, have a natural inclination for independent learning. The Spirited and Considerate Styles prefer to learn with others.
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Participating in learning events that use your less preferred instructional method. Challenge yourself to use skills that you normally would not (e.g., reflective journal writing or experimenting with something instead of reading about it).
Direct
People with a Direct learning style like to take charge of their own learning. They prefer to be in control of what and when they will learn and are terrific independent learners. Direct learners arrive quickly at the learning point and remain on task when learning something new. They are motivated to learn what needs to be learned and then move on. They often prefer tests over other methods to evaluate their knowledge as long as they know what will be tested.
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Spirited
People with a Spirited learning style are enthusiastic about learning. They enjoy learning in a group setting and excel when working in teams. The Spirited learner prefers hands-on activities to those that require reflection. For example, a Spirited individual would much rather conduct field work or an experiment than write a report. Showing their assertive side, they will individually search out new learning experiences for the sake of learning something new. When they do learn new things, they enjoy sharing them with others.
q Learns well through informal methods q Looks for new learning experiences
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Considerate
People with a Considerate learning style are happiest in group learning situations where they can share the experience. Although they may not be the most vocal participants, they are active listeners and are very good at processing diverse learning points. The Considerate learner is more thinking-oriented, preferring to watch, listen, and reflect upon the experience. They also tend to consider feelings and emotions when learning, seeking to understand how it makes them feel or what impact the learning might have on themselves or others.
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Systematic
People with a Systematic learning style place emphasis on analysis, logic, and reflection. Being more thinking-oriented, they often prefer reading or research to hands-on activities. Material and information presented in an organized manner make more of an impact on Systematic learners. They are adept at taking new information and finding connections and links to previous learning. Systematic learners prefer to learn independently. Most group activities are not appealing to this type of learner as they do not provide them with enough time for reflection.
Direct
Direct learners sometimes pass on learning opportunities because they dont immediately see the value or necessity. They also have a tendency to move too quickly through a learning experience and miss out on important reflection time. Direct learners can place too much emphasis on competition. This focus creates an atmosphere of undue stress and tension for themselves and others. They also have a tendency to remain emotionally detached and thus they sometimes just go through the motions of learning.
Spirited
Spirited learners can have difficulty learning in ways that are not action-oriented or hands-on. They also struggle to learn in highly structured situations and with too many constraints, which suppresses their need for adventure and exploration. Their strong desire to learn with others tends to make them poor independent learners. In their exuberance they may fail to notice important details and miss key points. Spirited learners often neglect to reflect upon their learning as they are already seeking the next experience.
q Overly zealous and misses key points q Doesn't complete learning before moving
to next experience
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Considerate
Considerate learners can spend too much time contemplating how they feel about what they are learning. They also have a tendency to want to hear from everyone in a group before sharing their own views. This could be a strategy to redirect attention or just a consequence of placing too much focus on emotions and feelings. Considerate learners find it difficult to work independently. They rely so much on the input of others, they become paralyzed when working alone.
Systematic
Systematic learners can get so bogged down with the details that they never get at the heart of the learning. They also have a tendency to overanalyze, which can create more questions than answers. Their need for organization often sends them on a tangent in an effort to organize their learning. Informal learning, such as trial and error, can be frustrating for them. Systematic learners place accuracy and logic ahead of feelings and emotion, which tends to detach them from others.
Verbal Cues
Let's get started immediately. What is the most important thing I need to know?
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DIRECT
SPIRITED
Instruction that offers an opportunity to be adventurous and explore the possibilities. The Spirited learner might enjoy outdoor adventure learning programs or group simulations.
I can imagine how that feels. I felt the same way when I learned that.
CONSIDERATE
Instruction that allows time for reflection. The Considerate learner might enjoy journal writing to increase self-awareness and personal growth, or engaging in a small group discussion.
Emotion and Feelings Active Listening Thinking-Oriented Learns well with others
Let me see if I understand correctly what you are saying. I see that there is a pattern forming here.
SYSTEMATIC
Instruction that is presented in an accurate and straightforward manner. The Systematic learner might enjoy a lecture or a structured self-study experience.
1. What are you going to do with this newly discovered knowledge of your learning style?
2. What are some possible consequences of not building skill in your less-preferred learning style(s)?
3. What are some positive applications of building skill in your less-preferred learning style(s)?
4. What is your strategy for increasing your skill in your less-preferred learning style(s)?
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