Learning Styles InfoQuest
ECD 160

Written by D. McConaughy
Early Childhood Development
and the Chesapeake College Library staff
http://www.chesapeake.edu/library/

Learning Outcome | Introduction | Components | Resources | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion

Learning Outcome: To develop lesson plans according to the various learning styles of children.

Introduction

Many studies have been conducted regarding the learning styles of children and how, once identified, the classroom teacher can incorporate various teaching methods to suit each child's style. In this InfoQuest, you will research each of the various learning styles (verbal, auditory, tactile, and visual, as well as Gardner's multiple intelligences). Then you will write a lesson plan that will incorporate several of these styles in order to fully reach all of the children in a class.

Completing this activity will help you master this important course learning outcome.

This Assignment Has 3 Components

You will have to complete the following tasks:

1. Use the provided resources to learn about each of the various learning styles.
2. Using the form handed out in class, write a lesson plan that incorporates several of the learning styles.
3. Submit an essay detailing what you have learned about the various learning styles and how this will help you as a teacher.

Resources

You may use:

• Howard Gardner at Harvard
• Parent Center
• University of Delaware - Learning Styles
• Smarter Kids
• Raising Kids
• Children and Parenting
• Dennis Mills, Ph.D. page on Learning Styles
• Oak Meadow - Learning Styles
• PBS
• Scholastic

The Process

Step # 1: Use the resources provided above to research each of the various learning styles:

• verbal
• auditory
• tactile
• visual
• Gardner's multiple intelligences

Step # 2: Write a lesson plan incorporating as many of the learning styles as possible. Remember to use activities and props in your lesson plan that will enhance the learning experience of each type of learner. You may want to seek assistance from the LRC or Academic Computing in using PowerPoint, digital photography, video, music, and other learning tools.

Step # 3: Submit an essay on learning styles to your instructor that details what you learned through your research. This essay should be at least two (2) typed pages. This essay must include the following components:

• Describe what you learned about the various learning styles.
• Describe YOUR learning style.
• Tell how you will use this information as a teacher of children. Be specific.
• Share any personal experience you have had with children's various learning styles.

Evaluation

You will be evaluated on your research, understanding of the various learning styles, and on your ability to create an effective lesson plan using appropriate learning tools.

Conclusion

Each student has a particular learning style, or combination of learning styles. In order to effectively teach every student, an instructor must present lessons that can be understood by each child, no matter what type of learner he or she is. Through the use of learning props and tools, an instructor can enhance the learning of his or her students.

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