How Do Children Learn?

Margaret JonesTechnical Communication

June 5, 2011

OverviewIntroductionLearning Styles

Visually Auditoria Kinesthetically

ConclusionQuestions &

Comments

Analytically Globally Environmentally

Visual Learners-Learns best by seeing information

Other65%

Visual35%

Teaching Tools Examples:

GraphicsChartsPicturesMapsReal Life ObjectsFacial Expressions

Auditory Learners

Teaching Tools Examples

-Learns best by listening and talking

ListeningTalkingMusicSound Effects

Kinesthetic Learners-Learns Best By Movements and Touch

Kinesthetic12%

Other88%

Teaching Tools Examples

Skip to the bathroomBrushing teethRinsing mouthMusical chairsRole playing

Analytic Learners-Learns best by order, sequence, lists, details,

organization.

Analytic35%

Other65%

Teaching Tools Examples

Choral ReadingRecorded BooksStory Writing

Computer Programs

GamesGroup Activities

Global Learners-Learns best by innovation, intuition, process

information quickly

Other

82%

Global18%

Teaching Tools Examples

RulesStep-by-Step InstructionsChartsSpecific GoalsLabels

Environmental Learners

-Learns best by sound, light, temperature, and seating.

NatureRote activities

Teaching Tools Examples

Learning Styles

Viual35%

Kinesthetic

12%

Analytic35%

Global18%

ConclusionChildren learn in many different styles.Researchers have six main styles to help

teachers become more effective.VisualKinestheticAnalyticEnvironmentalGlobalAuditory

References“How Do Children Learn? There are Three Levels of Action

that will Factor in a Child Learning.” Essortment Your Source for Knowledge. April 2010. Fri. 6 May 2011.<http://www.essortment.com/children-learn-57051.html>.

“How Do Kids Learn?” 4Theropy.com Network, Inc. Sept. 2007. Fri. 6 May 2011. <http://www.4therapy.com/life-topics/parenting/how-do-kids-learn-2342>.

 “How Do Children Learn?” Dr. Mary Ann Smialek. Feb.

2010. Fri. 10 May 2011. <http://www.maryannsmialek.com/resources/articles/how_learn.html>.

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