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LEARNING STYLES
Strategic studying and test taking tips
Today…
A little neurophysiology What are the different learning styles? What’s my style? How can I maximize my learning? How can I get the most out of my
studying?
Neuroanatomy
Brain function contributes to learning style Brain stem – controls basic functions Cerebellum – balance and coordination Cerebrum – high-level functions
Left – language and logical thinking, right side mvt
Right – nonverbal processes, imagination, left side mvt
Neurophysiology
Cellular level Neurons receive & send
Creating new connections Connections strengthen with
practice Continues with new learning
Primary learning styles Visual Auditory Bodily-kinesthetic
Visual Read Watch demonstrations
Auditory Sounds good to
me….. Discussions Lectures Q/A sessions Giving speeches Reading aloud Study groups Recorded lectures
Bodily-kinesthetic Learn by doing!
Labs Volunteer for demonstrations Group projects Assistance Tutor
Secondary learning styles Individual Group Oral expressive Written expressive Sequential Global
Individual Perspective Comparing w/previous
experience Reflecting
Group Collaborative learner
Oral – Written Expressive Ask questions Answer questions Explanations Discussion
Writes opinions Written insights
Global learners Big picture thinkers Relating concepts Likes analogies Suggestions:
Summarize Diagrams to relate to “big
picture” Write down questions
Sequential learners Detailed information in logical pattern Good outlines Read directions first! Suggestions:
Summarize w/bullets Draw diagrams to show relationships To-do list! Examples
Strategic studying Note-taking
Review text & create outline Class notes
Shorthand/abbreviations Organize to fit Diagrams! Neatness counts Leave spaces Read over ASAP!
Note-taking styles Outline Asymmetrical columns Compare-contrast Concept maps conce
pt
Strategic studying Location Focus Set goals
Memory skills Memory skills
Registration Reception – taking in Perception – recognition Selection - remembering
Short term – 5 to 9 chunks Long term – organize & store
Recall & use!
Strategies that work Group review Diagrams! Set goals Fresh mind Short time blocks – take breaks No procrastination allowed
Maggie says……”Toto, we’re not in Kansas……
Katiebelle says…..“What Maggie means is that this is not high school.”