Meghan Bode

EDUC 359

September 16, 2019

Learning Styles

The learning styles I got from the quiz were visual, applied, verbal, independent, and

creative learning. In part one of the quiz I received visual learner. These kinds of learner’s

process information that they can see better than information that they can hear. Visual learners

prefer to read over listening and write over speaking aloud. The strengths of a visual learner are

visual modes of learning/reading, studying pictures, reading diagrams and graphs. In part two of

the questionnaire, I received applied learner. An applied learner is students learn by engaging in

direct application of skills, theories and models. This type of learner prefers real objects and

situations. Practical, real-life examples are ideal.

In part three of the quiz I received verbal learner. Verbal involves both the written and

spoken word. One would have trouble positioning things in space. It is preferred to have verbal

and language skills. On part four of the quiz, I received independent learner. This type of learner

prefers to work and study alone. A person is self-directed, self-motivated, and goal-oriented.

Independent learners take responsibility for their own learning. Lastly on part five, I got creative

learner. A creative learner is imaginative, innovative, and not afraid to take risks. This type of

learner prefers to learn through discovery or experimentation. Students don’t reiterate what was

learned but develop an ability to find various solutions to a problem.

Knowing a student’s learning styles is extremely important for a teacher, especially

knowing your ELL student’s learning styles. Many students learn in different ways. Because of

this, a teacher should create lessons that work for all students and are catered to all students
needs. If all learning styles can’t be addressed in one lesson, then the teacher can apply the other

types of learning styles in the next lesson. A teacher should give a fair advantage to all students

and allow them to be able to learn in a way that works for everyone. When it comes to ELL

students, a teacher should make sure that their learning styles are addressed. If a teacher is

teaching in a way that they can’t learn, the student will never understand the information. If the

student is a visual learner, the teacher needs to include pictures. It is extremely important for a

teacher to address their needs.

If a student in my classroom was a visual learner I would make sure to use visuals. For

example, if I was teaching sight words/vocabulary, instead of just putting up a list of words to

the students to see, I would have a picture of the word next to the word. Then when the student

later sees the words, the image of the picture will help them remember it. Another method to

help visual learners is to have them write. For example, the teacher can say a word, show a

picture of the word, and finally have the students write the word. Writing the word then again

gives them another visual. Drawing is another good strategy to help visual learners.

If a student in my class was an applied learner I would make sure to use real life

examples and allow students to interact with objects. For example, in science class I would have

students hold objects that represent things we were learning about. If we were learning about

different types of leaves, I would bring in examples of the different types of leaves and allow the

students to touch and feel them. Another strategy to use is bring in real-life examples to whatever

I am teaching. For example, if we are learning about different types of occupations, I could bring

in guest speakers and have them talk about their occupation.

The next type of learner I have in my class is a verbal learner. The type of learners like to

write and speak. Strategies I would use is having the student discuss or present a project or
information. To combine both speaking and writing I could have the student read about a topic,

write notes on the topic and then finally have them discuss what they learned to a partner.

If I had a student who was an independent learner, I would allow them to be able to work

alone. I would give the option to allow students to work alone when it comes to group projects.

As a teacher, I would need to give the student some control and not make all the decision for

them. Students need some freedom. However, if the student is an ELL then it might be better to

push them away from being an independent learner. It is better for an ELL student to talk to

others and receive help from their peers.

Lastly, of I had a student who was a creative learner, I would allow students to be

creative with assignments and be able to put their own twist on things. For example, if the

students are learning about the water cycle, instead of having the students just write a report, they

can bring in a model of the water cycle. I can give students the option to be creative on

assignments to allow the students who are creative learners to have a chance to do something

they enjoy. I can also include discovery and experimentation by allowing students to be able to

go outside and find examples of things we are learning about. I can even ask to students to go

home and bring back to school things they find at home.