Learning+Modalities+(Mod+6)

Learning Modalities, Module 6, Planning for Student Success
Act. 1 Summarize the assigned learning modality.


 * Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic**

A. D.M.-

D.C.-The old saying is "there's more than one way to skin a cat", this can also apply to teaching children. There is more than one way to teach a child. VAK is a fancy way of saying show me, let me hear, and let me feel, then I will understand. This learning style could have an impact on how I meet students needs in my unit because it uses different "baits" to capture the students attention. If I can get their attention by speaking their language, I can impart understanding.

K.G.-

F. J.- When creating lessons, it is important to create lessons to meet the various learning styles. The lessons could include the following:
 * Visual- graphic organzers, technology (i.e., multimedia), written directions, etc.
 * Auditory- lecture, read aloud, video sound, etc.
 * Kinesthetic- Independent practice, role play, touching, etc.

J.K.-

I.S.- Auditory learners tend to benefit most from traditional teaching techniques. These learners succeed when directions are read aloud, speeches are required, or direction is presented and requested verbally. Teaching 5th grade, a lot of my students struggle with this style because they are not very good listeners. The next learning style has to do with visual learners. The show-me concept. Most of these students like written notes, board writing and to-do lists. This style is also used with kinesthetic learns. Most students excels through kinesthetic learning: touching, feeling, experiencing the material at hand. I personally can testify to this experience. Most of my students thrive at this level and I think this form of learning can't be utilized enough.

T.W.-Visual-auditory-kinesthetic would impact the way I meet my students’ needs in my unit because this type of learner relies on show me and I will understand. The learners would gain knowledge from the following: · map, charts, pictures, written directions, and diagrams  · Feeling, touching, and moving · Lecture-style forum, read aloud, presentation I believe the use of technology is very beneficial to learners, especially if the content is more visual compliance.

**Left brain/Right brain**
A. D.M.-

D.C.- The individual learning style called Left Brain, Right Brain describes learners as global (right brain) or analytic (left brain). An example of a right brain learner would be an individual who hears a lecture on designing houses and then goes out and build one. The left brain learner would have to receive the instructions step-by-step, first the foundation, then the frame, etc, etc.

K.G.-

F. J.- The left brain and the right brain are often referred to as left and right hemispheres. The L/R brain is responsible for different manners of thinking. A left brained student processes information from whole to part. Therefore, that student would benefit from pre-reading the text before lecture. On the other hand, a left brained student processes information from part to whole. Therefore, that student would benefit from lecture to understand the text.The following are differences between the two: Sequential Rational Analytical Objective Looks at parts ||^  || Random Intuitive Holistic Synthesizing Subjective Looks at wholes ||
 * **Left Brain** ||  || **Right Brain** ||
 * Logical

J.K.-

I.S.-

T.W.- The left side of the brain is the seat of language and processes in a logical and sequential order. The right side is more visual and processes intuitively, holistically, and randomly. Left brain  · Left brain students appreciate sequence so I think they would benefit from the unit objective presented on the projector. · Students like to listen to experts and take notes · Left-brain students love to think about and discuss abstract concepts. Right brain  · During the lecture, either write the main points on the board or pass out a study guide outline that students can fill in as you present orally. These visual clues will help students focus even though you are lecturing. · Use the PowerPoint or the smart board frequently. Some of the students are may fail to see the points discussed verbally, having a visual will help the students "see" and understand the points being discussed. · Graphs and maps use the students' right-brain visual-spatial skills.

**Multiple Intelligences**
A. D.M.-

D.C.- Howard Gardner's theory on multiple intelligences tells us that students possess different kinds of minds and therefore think, learn and understand in different ways. According to Gardner, all of our students can learn the world through one of these seven intelligences. It levels the playing field in the classroom.

K.G.-

F. J.-It has been claimed by some researchers that our intelligence or ability to understand the world around us is complex. Some people are better at understanding some things than others. Instead of having one intelligence it is claimed that we have several different intelligences such as:logical-mathematical, linguistic, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist.



T.W. - Multiple intelligences My thoughts on multiple intelligences is that it is capable of going a long way to addressing multi-media this aptitude, is much more than the traditional teaching techniques. 21st century technology offers tools for thinking more intensely, pursuing curiosity, and discovering and increasing intelligence as students construct "mental models" with which they know how to visualize connections between ideas on any topic. Learners will gain knowledge from the following:
 *  Word processing software stimulates learners to interact more closely with their work.
 *  Providing challenging visual/spatial tasks which develop mathematical and logical thinking
 * Develop higher-order mathematical thinking by making abstract ideas concrete.
 * Groups of students working together on computers learn more than individual students working alone.
 * Electronic networks linking students with their peers within the community and around the world.