My Learning Style Analysis

From the first website about investigating learning styles I found that I learn best with visuals and interactive experience. After I took the DVC Learning Styles Inventory test, my results concluded that I am a visual/nonverbal, auditory, and kinesthetic learner. My visual/nonverbal learning results suggest that I write down a summary after a lecture. I will retain information much better by writing down notes rather than memorizing the lecture. As an auditory learner, I should read out loud flash cards or information that I need to memorize. I currently use this learning strategy to prepare myself for class. For example, for my chemistry class I have note cards that I read out loud to help me remember key terms. The results as a kinesthetic learner suggest I use the computer to reinforce learning through the sense of touch. I should type out important information from my notes on to a Word document. By changing my study habits to fit my learning style, I will become a better student throughout college.
After I read the website on Hemispheric Dominance and took the test, I found that I am a right-brain thinker.
The website gave a complete break down of a left-brain dominant thinker’s approach to studying versus a right-brain dominant thinker. From the information, I found that as a right-brain dominant thinker I tend to see the whole picture first and work my way backwards. One tip that the site recommended was to make sure to read the material before the lecture. A dominant right-brain student is more creative and uses an intuitive process. From my readings I have learned that as a right-brain student I need to approach my studying habits differently. If I practice and apply techniques for learning as a right-brain student, I will become a stronger learner and understand concepts at the
college-level. My highest scored intelligence area was musical. I love music and it is a significant passion. I enjoy listening, learning, and making music. I found the definition of musical intelligence to be quite interesting. The definition stated that one with musical intelligence has the ability to interpret musical forms and create impressive compositions to meet the needs of others. I would not classify myself to be that musically inclined; I would be found in the middle area. I do not see myself becoming a composer or a famous performer, but I do enjoy music lessons and small performances. I know that for the rest of my life I will always be a music aficionado and continue to expand my knowledge of music.