6 th grade pep

6th Grade PEP

6th Grade PEPAcademic PlanningOverviewWatch fun learning styles videoComplete intro to learning styles activityComplete learning styles inventorySelect learning strategies to use based on learning styleLearn how to advocate for ones own learning style while considering of the needs of others in the classConnect learning style to career interestsIntro Videohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I39LPOYfE5c

Learning Styles ActivityGet out your Learning Styles Activity handoutYou will be given 3 drawing tasks with 3 different set of directions. Draw what you seeDraw what you hearDraw along and doAfter each task, you will write 2-3 words that best describe your experience with that task.

Box I: Draw what you see

ReflectionDescribe your experience. Write down the first 2-3 words that come to mind.Box II: Draw what you hear

ReflectionDescribe your experience. Write down the first 2-3 words that come to mind.Is this what you drew?

Box III: Draw alongReflectionDescribe your experience. Write down the first 2-3 words that come to mind.Reflection ContinuedPlease reflect on the following questions:Which activity was easiest for you?Which activity was most difficult?

This was intended to be a fun activity to help introduce the concept of different learning stylesThis activity may or may not reflect your preferred learning styleNext, we will take paper and pencil learning styles inventory to help assess your learning styleLearning Styles InventoryComplete the learning styles inventory by reading each statement and selecting:1 = Rarely2 = Sometimes3 = Usually 4 = Always

Add up your total for each section.

Record your totals on the following page.

Learning Styles ResultsIf you total for any category is between 22 and 28, this is your dominant learning style.Your dominant learning style(s): __________________________

If your total for any category is between 16 and 21, this is your secondary learning style.Your secondary learning style(s): _________________________

If you total for any category is between 0 and 15, this is your challenge learning style. Your challenge learning style(s): __________________________Learning Style TypesKinesthetic learner: learn best through activity/motion or touch/feelingVisual learners: learn best by seeing something done, written, or explained.Auditory learner: learn best by listening to or hearing information.

Teacher directions: Break students into 3 large groups based on their learning styles types. Adapted from Carter, 2006 and PDPride.net

Kinesthetic Learning StrategiesRead the list of learning strategies from your handout. Underline or star strategies that might help you learn.

Adapted from Carter, 2006 and PDPride.net

Visual Learning StrategiesRead the list of learning strategies from your handout. Underline or star strategies that might help you learn.

Adapted from Carter, 2006 and PDPride.netAuditory Learning StrategiesRead the list of learning strategies from your handout. Underline or star strategies that might help you learn.

Adapted from Carter, 2006 and PDPride.netLearning Styles & Self-AdvocacySelf-advocacy is asking for what you need while respecting the needs of others. This includes both what you ask and how you ask.First, what you ask (examples below)Example Teacher Requests or asks:To make copies of the text so you can highlight and underline as you readTo stand up and walk around in classTo chew gum in classTo sit where you can hear/see the teacherTo read the class material out loud for the entire class To read your book out loud for yourself during silent readingTo play or hum songs out loud for yourself in classTo teach the class a mnemonic device or song that may help them remember the material

Would it respect the needs of others? YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES NO

YES NO YES NO

Yes = most likely; No = most likely not19Learning Styles & CareersNo matter what your learning style, you can learn to be successful at any career. Everyone must use strategies that will help them learn best, as well as to work to improve in the areas where it doesnt come as naturally. That being said, for fun, guess which learning style might fit best with which career.

Therapist _________________________Artist _________________________Radio broadcaster _________________________Athlete/dancer_________________________Architecture _________________________Construction _________________________

AuditoryAuditoryVisualVisualkinestheticKinestheticLearning Styles & CareersThink about your career interestsIn what ways might this career capitalize on your natural learning style(s) and/or strengths?What skills required for this career might be more challenging for you?What strategies could you use to help overcome these challenges?