Post #3:
I read the PowerPoint
on Learning Styles and the videos that went along with it. Out of all the lectures provided I believe
this one is my favorite. I personally
have a learning disability and it hit close to home so to speak.
Out of all the
learning styles mentioned (visual/auditory/kinesthetic) I am definitely a
kinesthetic learner. Visual would be my
2nd preferred style of learning.
Auditory learning doesn’t work for me unless I need to read a book or
something. I do better listening to a
book then reading. Reading puts me to
sleep. I am definitely a “hands on”
learner especially now at my age. Going
to college after graduating in 1986 from high school is definitely a
challenge.
Dr. Brian Walsh
Video
Definitely agree
with someone matching the learning style with the person who is trying to
learn. For example, I took Principles of
Math and the professor taught using only power point and the dry erase board in
the class room. I immediately knew I was
in trouble and signed up for tutoring and had a note take assigned for me
during the class. With all the added
assistance I still ended up dropping the class due to my learning issues. I couldn’t adjust to the professors teaching style
and ultimately chose to let go of the stress before it wore me down.
Innovations of
Education Video
People definitely
learn in different ways. I understand
completely and agree that a “bridge” needs to be established between the
teacher and the learner. Without
constructing the appropriate “bridge” there won’t be a connection for adequate
learning (my Principles of Math statement above is a perfect example). Learners need to develop good learning
habits. It is essential. The guest on the show seemed like her passion
in teaching helps all the learners she encounters.
Learning Styles
Don’t Exist
Good teaching is
good teaching I agree with his statement at the closing of the video clip. I do believe that teachers should adjust
their teaching to individual students learning styles. This is especially true for learners who need
to be individually taught. If I was
taught individually in my Principles of Math class it would have helped. They could have taught me
kinesthetically. I believe I could have
passed the class with a passing grade.
How reliable is
your memory/Elizabeth Loftis
All I can say is
this video was great. The opening case
regarding a man getting sentenced due to false memory was wild. The statistics regarding the guilty convictions
due to false memory was scary. It really
opens my eyes to the false accusations that are possible. When the speaker finished the video with
“Memory like liberty is a fragile thing” was a great way to end the video clip.
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I also have a learning disability. I believe that visual learning is my best style for me in school. Its interesting to see how we all have a different way of learning. I tried auditory learning in school. They would give my tapes for my books. But I would later on find my way onto YouTube. I get distracted really easily!
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