Assignment 2: Learning styles, motivation, and on the job training Write a four to eight (4-8) page report that answers the following: 1. Compare and contrast the four differences in learning styles. Propose ways a trainer can help each type of learner. 2. One of the most frequently used training methods is on the job training (OJT). Compare and contrast the characteristics of an informal OJT program with that of a formal one. 3. Describe four factors that should be considered when
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07/07/2011 Introduction Learning is a lifelong process. Individuals learn at different paces and from different perspectives. When an individual is not aware of his/ her learning style or strategy the learning process can be daunting. Processing of information is strategic. It is imperative that in the learning process, individuals are well equipped with the appropriate learning preference in order to allow more efficiency and help eliminate exhaustion of needed time for learning. The V.A.R.K analysis
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CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM Introduction Learning environment refers to the physical characteristics of the surroundings of the students when learning. These may vary depending on environmental elements such as sound, light, temperature, and design (Tenedero, 2009). Sound is the first element of the learning environment. Most students are contented with only one sound inside the classroom. This sound refers to the teacher’s voice - explaining the lesson, giving out instructions or assignments, or
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a diverse background, and they have learning styles and personality traits that vary. It is a hard task to meet each learning style during one project, but individuals need to learn to adapt. For example, a visual learner must learn to adapt to writing notes during a lecture. In this paper I will develop strategies to help me, as a logical learner/thinker, communicate and collaborate well with other learning/personality styles. The Visual Learner The learning style assessment states that I am a
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diverse background, and they have learning styles and personality traits that vary. It is a hard task to meet each learning style during one project, but individuals need to learn to adapt. For example, a visual learner must learn to adapt to writing notes during a lecture. In this paper I will develop strategies to help me, as a logical learner/thinker, communicate and collaborate well with other learning/personality styles. The Visual Learner The learning style assessment states that I am
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October 29, 2013 The VARK Learning Styles The VARK Questionnaire determined that the preferred learning style of the writer is multimodal, which is a combination of kinesthetic (9), read/write (7), aural (5), And visual (2). Kinesthetic, Read/write, and aural were the strongest method of learning, while visual was the least preferred. Multimodal learners account for 60% of the population. Using multiple preferences allows you to choose different ways to learn and interact with others, which
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As I inventoried the learning styles for our class, I was surprised to see the following results: Type 1 Learner - Christine(Hernandez, 2-13), Michele(Maggiulli, 2013), Benita(DeVaney, 2013), Erika(Eshleman, 2013), Erica(Gorden, 2013), Danielle(Lackman, 2013), Nichole(Steele, 2013), Kyli(Lyday,2013), DJ(Lazzell, 2013) Type 2 Learner – Cassandra(Stacks, 2013), Danielle(Cain, 2013) Type 3 Learner – Eric(Eigenbrodt, 2013), Marilyn(Villarreal-Rivera, 2013) Type 4 Learner – none I find this breakout
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Vark analysis Learning is best described as the acquisition and retention of information and knowledge leading to a change in behavior or understanding gained through the utilization of all five senses (Smith, 2003). The retention of information is thought to be attributed to the mode of acquisition of knowledge. The individual develops a personal preference for a particular mode of information delivery; or preferred learning style, which reinforces retention of information. The acronym VARK
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practice educator. Approaches to learning, teaching and assessment will be identified and critically evaluated with factors which can impact on the students learning being addressed. Part of this paper will relate to personal refection; this element will be written in the first person. The terminology relating to practice teaching has changed over recent years; for the sake of this paper the most recent term of practice educator will be used. The practice learning placement is set in a statutory
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my personal learning is based on the “Multivodal” style. I learn, using all of my senses, however, my Aural/ Visual is lacking a few points in comparison with its Read/Write and Kinesthetic counterparts. In order to have the best opportunity to absorb information and retain it, via multiple learning styles, I must make numerous efforts in changing my behavior & thought processes. Taking inventory and fine tuning the stronger learning styles is also imperative in pushing my learning abilities to
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