Angela Scurti

EDUC 359

September 2019

Learning styles

Results: Visual learner, Conceptual learner, verbal learner, independent learner and pragmatic

learner

1. Visual learner:

I am very familiar with this term and had a good idea that I fell under this

category before even completing the quiz. A visual learner means that you can retain a lot

of knowledge and information through visuals and images. Things like charts, graphs,

maps etc. can help a visual learner understand and filter the information better.

For an ELL, visual learning can be extremely effective. Visuals also serve as

symbols and can be a key connection to an ELL’s learning ability. For example, if you

want the ELL to learn vocabulary and you provide a picture with the word you are giving

the child something concrete and relatable.

2. Conceptual learner:

This type of learning is instruction is driven by big ideas rather than subject-specific content.

It also brings real world connections to an idea. If an explanation isn’t enough for students the

teacher can provide concepts and understandings to make that connection for the student.
 For an ELL, this is a great style of learning because like visual learners, it provides that

additional help and connection that might be needed to make that understanding clear and

concise.

3. Verbal learner:

This type of learner is pretty self-explanatory. Verbal learning occurs during

conversation and lectures. Verbal learner is one of the main types of styles and is used by

many teachers. It provides that explanation part of learning that visuals might not provide

for a student. These types of learners respond best to auditory methods as well.

Although providing visuals and concepts for an ELL student is effective, an

ELL’s first step to learning involves that oral communication. For an ELL to actually

learn and understand the materials, they must hear it initially.

4. Independent learner:

An independent means an individual would prefer to complete work assignments

and studying alone. These learners are self-motivated and understand and accept

frustration to achieve full success. Independent learners take initiative and do not depend

on others for help.

It is important to expose ELL’s to this kind of learning style because they need to

know the importance of working alone and arriving at an answer independently. Being an

ELL it is often inevitable that they will constantly be relying on the help of both teachers

and peers. Although this is a good thing, it is important to allow them time to work as an

independent learner.
5. Pragmatic learner:

These learners are practical, logic and systematic. This means they are usual good

at self-teaching. They relate a lot to independent learners because they don’t rely too

much on others to figure out a task and can usually logically figure it out themselves.

They also learn through discovery and experimentations and they are super comfortable

with taking risks.

This type learner would be pretty difficult for an ELL student and they wouldn’t

most likely reach this style of learning until they are comfortable enough with the English

language. But when they are, this could be a great style to allow them to explore their

knowledge better.