August 28, 2013
Foundations of Online Learning
Learning Styles Essay
Upon completing The Learning Style Assessment, as noted in accordance to Bixler, B.( 2010) the results state I am an 41 % auditory , 27% Kinesthetic, and 27% visual. It is stated as a visual learner I require visual aids, explanations as and elicit instructions. I agree with the results of The Learning Styles Inventory to a certain degree. However, I require extended visual stimulation in order to successfully process the information provided. I remember details best by writing and revising a few times. Although I do not consider myself artistic per say; it has been said about persons with my zodiac sign Libra, that we don’t enjoy monotony. According to the “Learning Styles Assessment “, I am an auditory learner; however in my interpretation the kinesthetic category best fits the way I learn.
In a previous position I was required to assemble pieces of children’s toys quickly on a conveyor belt in a specific time limit; where the average person may have faltered immediately, I was able to complete the task with time to spare. As a kinesthetic learner having rapid hand, eye coordination helped me to excel quickly in the position. Had the training process for this position required that I watch a visual demonstration prior to the actual hands on application, it is likely that I would not have succeeded as well as I did. In accordance to the results cited by http:://www.personal.psu.edu/bxdll/LS/LS/.htm “If you are a VISUAL learner, then by all means be sure that you look at all study materials. Use charts, maps, filmstrips, notes and flashcards. Practice visualizing or picturing words/concepts in your head. Write out everything for frequent and quick visual review”. But I wholeheartedly disagree with that finding.
As stated in the (The Center for New Discoveries in Learning) “If you are a TACTILE learner, trace words