Presented by Kathy Marks, M.Ed.
 The ways we learn and perceive are different from
others. Thus, our habits of attention are different.
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 We must impact the habits of attention of our students,
and help them become aware of other ways of learning
by discussing and modeling them.
 We must also be able to teach using their learning style
sometimes.
 Learning styles are a combination of nature and nurture.
Responding to
Learner Profiles
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Group Orientation
Self-Orientation
Adult Independent/Self-Orientation
Group/Peer Orientation
Combination
Gender
Culture
Cognitive Style
Creative/conforming
Essence/facts
Whole to part/part to whole
Expressive/controlled
Non-linear/linear
Inductive/deductive
People oriented/task or object oriented
Concrete/abstract
Collaboration/competition
Interpersonal/introspective
Easily distracted/long attention span
Group achievement/personal achievement
Oral/visual-spatial
Reflective/action-oriented
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Learning Environment
Quiet/noise
Warm/cool
Still/mobile
Flexible/fixed
“Busy”/”Spare”
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Style of Thinking/Processing
Analytic
Practical
Creative
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Verbal/linguistic
Logical/mathematical
Spatial/visual
Bodily/kinesthetic
Musical/rhythmic
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalistic
Existential
To get started:
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 http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/comp
onents/docmgr/default.php?sectiondetailid=40488&
catfilter=1923&PHPSESSID=79d8edd764864318c0544
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SENSING THINKING
(Mastery)
SENSING FEELING
(Interpersonal)
INTUITIVE THINKING
(Understanding)
INTUITIVE FEELING
(Self Expressive)
29%
12%
43%
16%
What is your…
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 Learning style?
 Teaching style?
 http://www.thoughtfulclassroom.com/index.php?a
ct=lsis_intro
 Do you teach the same way you learn? Do your
students learn like you do?
Varying styles means
varying assessment…
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Discuss the importance of 3
historical factors that led to
the fall of the Roman
Empire. (mastery)
Write a letter from
someone in Rome who
experienced the fall of the
empire. (interpersonal)
Compare and contrast
ideas about the fall of the
Roman Empire.
(understanding)
How was the Fall of Rome
like______________?
Create a metaphor and
support it with detailed
examples. (self expressive)
References
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 Beasley, J.G. (2008). Getting started in a differentiated
classroom. [Powerpoint]. Retrieved from NAGC Webinars
on Wednesdays: ww.nagc.org/wow.aspx
 Silver, H.F. Strong, R.W. & Perini, M.J. (2007). The strategic
teacher: Selecting the right researched-based strategy for every
lesson. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
 Webster Groves School District. (2008). Learner profile.
Retrieved from:
http://schools.webster.k12.mo.us/education/component
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howDoc