QUESTIONS WITH FULL ANSWERS
◉ Pragmatists. Answer: like simulations, case studies, homework
◉ VAK approach. Answer: identifies three learning styles: Visual,
Auditory and Kinesthetic
◉ Visual learners are likely to prefer:. Answer: mind maps,
diagrams, picturesque language, flow charts, use of color, white
space on the page
◉ Auditory learners are likely to prefer. Answer: discussion,
explaining things to others, using a tape recorder, and teaching
linked to anecdotes/jokes
◉ Kinesthetic learners are likely to prefer. Answer: group work,
using models/objects in describing things, walking around while
learning, hands-on activities, books with strong plots
◉ Visual learner characteristics. Answer: is good at spelling but
forgets names
needs quiet study time
,has to think a while before understanding a lecture
likes colors and fashion
dreams in color
understands/likes charts
is god with sign langauge
◉ Auditory learner characteristics. Answer: likes to read to self out
loud
is not afraid to speak in class
likes oral reports
is good at explaining
remembers names
notices sound effects in movies
enjoys music
is good at grammar and foreign languages
reads slowly
follows spoken directions well
can't keep quite for long periods
enjoys acting and being on stage
is good in study groups
◉ Kinesthetic Learner characteristics. Answer: is good at a sport
, can't sit still for long
is not great at spelling
does not have great handwriting
likes working in science labs
studies with loud music on
likes adventure books, movies
likes role playing
takes breaks when studying
builds models
is involved in martial arts or dance
is fidgety during lectures
◉ Which of the following statements about effective learners is
untrue?
They are unwilling to take risks
They find a style of learning that suits them
They take responsibility for the learning
They try to figure out how the language works. Answer: They are
unwilling to take risks