Rachel Colgan

Binghamton High School

Colganr@binghamtonschools.org

Problem:

Students are unaware of their own learning styles

Introduction:

Each of us has different approaches to the manner in which we learn new information. Some of us enjoy reading, some like to talk or draw pictures, and others may learn best when using our hands to work with material. Some of us need very detailed instructions on where to begin and what to do while others of us like to figure out things on our own. The way you usually approach new material is called your "learning style. Most teachers and students and teachers are unaware of their unique learning styles. If you are unaware of your learning style you are not able to maximize your learning and reach your true potential.

Task:

Be able to identify your unique learning style, three methods of studying that will maximize your learning and help you to reach your true potential, and present the information in a creative manner of your choice.

Process:

You will have to complete this activity independently. You will have to complete this activity using the PPA steps below as we have previously discussed in class:

Directions:

Open each worksheet, answer the questions, print the completed worksheet, and hand them in with your final presentation.

ü Defining the social problem * Worksheet #1

ü Gathering evidence * Worksheet #2

ü Identifying causes * Worksheet #3

ü Evaluate a policy * Worksheet #4

ü Develop solutions * Worksheet #5

ü Select best solution * Worksheet #6

Resources/Questionnaires:

Step 1: Choose three surveys to take under the yellow section. After you take each survey print your results. You only need to take three surveys.

Answer these three questions in writing after you have your survey results.

· What did the surveys say about your preferred learning style?

· Did the survey results match one another or were they different?

· Do you agree with the surveys results?

Step 2: Once you are able to define your learning style(s) you will then research how you learn and study the best. Please visit the sites under the

purple and orange sections. After researching, write three methods of studying that match your learning style.

Step 3: You must organize what you have learned and present the information in a creative manner. You may do this by creating a PowerPoint

presentation, writing a paper, creating a song, making a poster board display, writing a poem, drawing a picture with illustrations, or any other

method that you get approved by your teacher

Questionnaires	Learning Styles	Strategies
The VARK Questionnaire		Study Skills
Index of Learning Styles Questionnaire	Learning Styles	Study Guide
A Learning Style Survey for College	Learning Styles 2	Strategies
Memletics Learning Styles Questionnaire	Learning Styles and Strategies	Study Tips
What's Your Learning Style?		Study Skills Library

Evaluation:

Checklist (points)

ü Define the problem and hand in the six worksheets above with your answers (10)

ü Complete three surveys (10)

ü Print the results of each survey (10)

ü Define your learning style(s) (10)

ü Write a reflection answering the three questions in the task. (20)

ü Define three methods of studying that match your learning style (20)

ü Combine all of the information above in a presentation of your choice and hand in for a grade (25)

Conclusion:

Hopefully you have learned some useful information about yourself that will help you to be a better student and communicate your learning needs to others.

Learning Standards:

Standard 1 - Students will read, write, listen, and speak for information and understanding

As listeners and readers, students will collect data, facts, and ideas; discover relationships, concepts, and generalizations; and use knowledge generated from oral, written, and electronically produced texts. As speakers and writers, they will use oral and written language to acquire, interpret, apply, and transmit information.