TKDmom Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Does anyone have any resources they'd recommend for figuring out dc's learning styles? I read "The Way They Learn" and got absolutely nothing out of it. It seemed like the author spent a lot of time talking about herself, rather than giving concrete advice. Maybe my kids all just have very similar learning styles, and so I don't have much to contrast them with. But I always wonder if they really do learn the same as me or if I'm just exceptionally unobservant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mosaicmind Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 There's a learning styles assessment test you can give to your child to determine what their learning style is. I bought mine a http://www.rocksolidinc.com here is the link to the page http://shop.rocksolidinc.com/shared/StoreFront/default.asp?CS=rocksolid&StoreType=BtoC&Count1=48015773&Count2=965156197&CategoryID=122&Target=products.asp I found it to be helpful for me. I also read Cynthia Tobias' book and got a little more out of it than you did, but I also was writing a research paper on learning styles and ADHD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Here's a couple online quizzes you can try to get you started. :) http://parenting.quiz.kaboose.com/25-what-s-your-child-s-learning-style http://www.homeschoolviews.com/quiz/quiz.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMe Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Just so you know it can be different per subject. My dd has a different style for Math, LA and history. I'll have to check out those links as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Neither of my dc fit into any of the learning styles, at least not that I could figure out. We managed to make it through.:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Does anyone have any resources they'd recommend for figuring out dc's learning styles? I read "The Way They Learn" and got absolutely nothing out of it. I like Cathy Duffy's books, for example Top 100 Picks. Not only does she help you determine your child's learning style, but tells which curriculums are better/worse for the different learning styles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchbark Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 http://www.homeschoolviews.com/quiz/quiz.html The teaching-style quiz on this site is really helpful too! Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binxsmom Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 i highly recommend discovering your child's learning style. wonderful book. there are several assessments that you can give your kids. i've done this with my own and other children and they are spot on. it's a simple, easy to read book that is very much a jewel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Below is a quick checklist to get you started thinking about learning style. Quite often learning styles either don't surface until a student is around 8-9yo -- and some students are pretty "well-rounded" and learning style isn't much of a need for them. The list below is for both learning style (taking in info), and brain dominance (processing of that info). Enjoy! Warmest regards, Lori D. LEARNING STYLES (how we best/most naturally take in information) KINESTHETIC (Do-ers/Touchers) Kinesthetic Traits: - favors sports and building - high energy - loves to touch - uses body when antsy - in constant motion - dislikes sitting long - uses fingers to count - usually has rumpled clothes - has difficulty following oral directions Kinesthetic Helps: - math manipulatives - manipulatives - allow touching - take many breaks - use hands-on activities - divide chores up - allow building/construction AUDITORY (Talkers/Listeners) Auditory Traits: - remembers commercials - uses rhyming to remember - talks aloud doing math - a better listener than reader - reads aloud - has difficulty reading maps - very verbal - likes to talk to people Auditory Helps: - make audiotapes (esp. for spelling) - set learning to music - talk them through writing a paper - read aloud - study groups - have a quiet place for study/learning - watch videos (for audio narration) VISUAL (Watchers) Visual Traits: - assemble by pictures - close eyes to memorize - observant - good with puzzles - vivid imagination - looks neat - better reader than listener - rarely volunteers answers - takes many notes - watches/learns from TV Visual Helps: - illustrate everything - make a mind-map (visual plan) for writing - use post-it notes to organize - highlight different topics in different colors - write down chores - use transparency sheets to reduce glare "Hook" your child's interest with their learning style strength, then present the material in all the learning styles to strengthen their weak areas and really embed the information in their brain in multiple ways. BRAIN DOMINANCE (how we process information) LEFT BRAIN Left Brain Uses or is Strong with: - analytical - dates - numbers - taxon memory - lists - names - math facts - short term memory stored here Left Brain Takes In Information By: - Words - the Familiar - Sequential - Listens - is a Joiner - Step-by-Step - Routine - Organized - Linear Thinking - Writing/Talking - Detailed - Focused RIGHT BRAIN Right Brain Uses or is Strong with: - spatial - color - music - creativity - design - feelings - storytelling - hands-on - long-term memory stored here Right Brain Takes In Information By: - pictures - the new - is random - particpates - is independant - demonstrations - is impulsive - creative - 3-D thinking - drawing - oblivious to detail - highly distractable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abrightmom Posted March 28, 2010 Share Posted March 28, 2010 Below is a quick checklist to get you started thinking about learning style. Quite often learning styles either don't surface until a student is around 8-9yo -- and some students are pretty "well-rounded" and learning style isn't much of a need for them. The list below is for both learning style (taking in info), and brain dominance (processing of that info). Enjoy! Warmest regards, Lori D. LEARNING STYLES (how we best/most naturally take in information) KINESTHETIC (Do-ers/Touchers) Kinesthetic Traits: - favors sports and building - high energy - loves to touch - uses body when antsy - in constant motion - dislikes sitting long - uses fingers to count - usually has rumpled clothes - has difficulty following oral directions Kinesthetic Helps: - math manipulatives - manipulatives - allow touching - take many breaks - use hands-on activities - divide chores up - allow building/construction AUDITORY (Talkers/Listeners) Auditory Traits: - remembers commercials - uses rhyming to remember - talks aloud doing math - a better listener than reader - reads aloud - has difficulty reading maps - very verbal - likes to talk to people Auditory Helps: - make audiotapes (esp. for spelling) - set learning to music - talk them through writing a paper - read aloud - study groups - have a quiet place for study/learning - watch videos (for audio narration) VISUAL (Watchers) Visual Traits: - assemble by pictures - close eyes to memorize - observant - good with puzzles - vivid imagination - looks neat - better reader than listener - rarely volunteers answers - takes many notes - watches/learns from TV Visual Helps: - illustrate everything - make a mind-map (visual plan) for writing - use post-it notes to organize - highlight different topics in different colors - write down chores - use transparency sheets to reduce glare "Hook" your child's interest with their learning style strength, then present the material in all the learning styles to strengthen their weak areas and really embed the information in their brain in multiple ways. BRAIN DOMINANCE (how we process information) LEFT BRAIN Left Brain Uses or is Strong with: - analytical - dates - numbers - taxon memory - lists - names - math facts - short term memory stored here Left Brain Takes In Information By: - Words - the Familiar - Sequential - Listens - is a Joiner - Step-by-Step - Routine - Organized - Linear Thinking - Writing/Talking - Detailed - Focused RIGHT BRAIN Right Brain Uses or is Strong with: - spatial - color - music - creativity - design - feelings - storytelling - hands-on - long-term memory stored here Right Brain Takes In Information By: - pictures - the new - is random - particpates - is independant - demonstrations - is impulsive - creative - 3-D thinking - drawing - oblivious to detail - highly distractable Wow! Thanks for this! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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