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Learning from experience

Use the following tables to consider when and how you have learnt and not learnt effectively.

One new thing
that I learned
Where was I? About what
time of day was
it?
How was I
being taught?
Pictures,
diagrams,
listening or
hands-on?
Who or what
helped me to
understand?












One new thing I
noticed I wasnt
learning well
was...
Where was I? About what
time of day was
it?
How was I
being taught?
Pictures,
diagrams,
listening or
hands-on?
Who or what
helped me to
understand?













What are the main differences between the times when you were and werent a successful
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learner.


































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How people learn best is often grouped into seven learning styles:
Visual (spatial):You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
Aural (auditory-musical): You prefer using sound and music.
Verbal (linguistic): You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.
Physical (kinesthetic): You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
Logical (mathematical): You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.
Social (interpersonal): You prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
Solitary (intrapersonal): You prefer to work alone and use self-study.


Your learning styles

A great deal of research has been made into how people best learns and it is not always as
simple as having a preferred sense. Try one of these short online learning styles quizzes to
learn more about yourself:

http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire
or
http://www.educationplanner.org/students/self-assessments/learning-styles-quiz.shtml
Or
http://www.brainboxx.co.uk/a3_aspects/pages/vak_quest.htm

Note that these quick quizzes do not provide the full picture but may provide you with some
indicators as to what type of learner you are.





Reflections on your learning style

From what you have learnt about yourself, what type of learner are you?












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How does this type of learner learn best?













What could you do to maximise your learning now that you are aware of your learning style?