Learning is branded as the way an individual gather and process knowledge that was taught or experienced. It is important as an individual to be aware of one’s learning style since it is what will help make learning easy. The term learning style is a combination of different strategies used to acquire and retain knowledge. An individual gains knowledge and acquire experience that helps to meet their academic goals and as an adult you are well equipped to make the most suitable career choices.
Every individual is unique in their own way, which means we learn differently. My learning styles are: visual, applied, spatial, social, and creative. As a visual learner I prefer to use diagrams, charts, and pictures to further understand. Whereas, an applied learner it’s easiest for me to work with real life objects of real situations. I am also a spatial learner which means I can use my imagination to see how something works. Additionally, I am a social learner, this means I work well with my peers, and I admire personal interaction. Finally, I am a creative learner, I use my imagination loosely to come up with all kinds of ideas. More to that, I don’t mind taking risks and, following my instincts.
I am a first-year transfer student here at St. George’s University, I am enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences, and my area of study is Information Technology. As a social learner I paired myself with a study partner to make studying more effective. Also, I created a group chat with my classmates to be able to share our ideas, help one another, and practice together. These strategies helped me to understand my English class materials better and I was able to see good results in the end.
I learnt that Jill’s learning style is auditory. She pretty much enjoys the lectures and understands the materials when the lecturer teaches the class. However, she is having trouble with her lab assignments because the labs require reading the instructions to complete the experiments. Jill needs to adapt a new learning strategy because she is faced with characteristics of a visual learning setting. I suggest Jill starts to read and understand her material properly in which she can highlight the main ideas. Studying by herself in a quiet place can help; she will need to visualize and memorize her notes for her success in her course.
Grant has the qualities of a visual style learner because of his abilities to identify notes, key signatures, chords that is written or drawn, and reads well. He found it difficult on test that requires him to listen to music that’s played by the professor and identifying the key, and tempo. Grant needs to adapt a new learning strategy to overcome his difficulties. The best way for Grant to improve is by reading his notes out loud, practice listening tempo, and keys.
I found this exercise very beneficial. I have learnt about the different learning styles and how to come up with strategies to acquire styles I was lacking and how to apply them to improve my learning abilities. Learning is a never-ending process so always be mindful of that.
References
- What is learning style. Retrieved from https://teach.com/what/teachers-know/learning-styles/
- Visual learning style. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/visual-learning-style-3212062
