How people
learn
learn
What can help you understand more about the learning process?
Research-based learning theories
What does the VARK stand for?
it stands for visual, aural, read/write, and kinesthetic
What theory was developed in 1983 by Howard Gardner?
Multiple intelligences
Should you depend on your instructor or the classroom environment to give you everything you need to make the most out of your learning?
No you shouldn't depend on your instructor, you should depend on your own abilities to develop different ways to study
When are learning disabilities usually recognized and diagnosed?
In grade school, but some students can enter college without having been properly diagnosed or assisted.
What are the basic needs for a study environment?
food,water,shelter, and safety
Does Kinesthetic use all your senses in learning?
Yes
How many categories are in the Multiple Intelligences Inventory?
8
If you find it difficult to pay attention in a lecture should you sit close to the front of the classroom? Why?
yes, because it reduces distractions and it will help you stay focused
Why could it sometimes be difficult to diagnose a learning disability?
because of the broad range of symptoms and outcomes
What are the 5 hierarchy of Needs?
Self Actualization, Self Esteem, Love and Belonging, Safety and security, and Physiological needs
How can VARK help you do better in college?
It offers suggestions of how you can use VARK preferences to develop your own study strategies
What type of person likes to work alone, has a high level of self-understanding, and is an original thinker?
A person with intrapersonal intelligence
What should you discuss with your instructor?
you should discuss about any challenges you are having and ask for strategies you can try
What is a Cognitive disorder?
Affects the development of academic skills, including reading, writing, and mathematics
What does Social learning suggest to do?
that people learn from observing other actions and the results of it
What is a multimodal?
It means you find yourself with more than once preference of VARK
A person with verbal/linguistic intelligence likes to...
read, write, and tell stories and is good at memorizing information.
You are able to select courses and instructors based on your learning preferences. T/F?
false, you are not able to select courses and instructors based on your learning, but you are able to change how to hand yourself in each class
What should you do if you have a documented learning disability?
make sure to notify the office at your institution devoted to serving students with disabilities.
Where does the Maslow's theory come from?
The Maslow's theory comes from a psychologist Abraham Maslow
What should you do if your instructor likes to lecture with no discussion and no interactive activities?
you should actively take notes while listening to the lecture to keep yourself engaged
Why is Gardner’s work is controversial?
because it questions our traditional definitions of intelligence
What do they mean by "Make good choices"?
it means you should take your own responsibilities of your own preferences of learning for each class
What types of learning challenges most commonly affect college students?
attention disorders and cognitive disorders