C.L.I.M.A.T.E.S. Four Stages of Projects
Styles of Learning
Rose Rumi Palomero, Silvana Rampone (following
the researches in the CLIL field - Do Coyle, David
Marsh; Peeter Mehisto; Diane Hicks)
Researches in the CLIL field show that:
There are different learning styles to be taken into
account when designing tasks.
Below you can find lists for designing tasks
according to the different learning styles
(reference: Diane Hicks - CLIL course Telford 2007)
Ways of learning – LINGUISTIC
EXAMPLE TASKS
• A letter
• Word puzzles
• Finding information from books…
Ways of learning – VISUAL
EXAMPLE TASKS
• Reading maps
• Playing chess
• Planning spaces
Ways of learning – LOGICAL
EXAMPLE TASKS
• Estimating
• Calculating
• Making timetables
Ways of learning – PHYSICAL
EXAMPLE TASKS
• Sports
• Dancing, etc.
Ways of learning – MUSICAL
EXAMPLE TASKS
• Move in time to music
• Sing
• Clap
Ways of learning – INTERPERSONAL
EXAMPLE TASKS
• Helping others learn
• Co-operating in a team, etc.
Ways of learning – METACOGNITIVE
EXAMPLE TASKS
• Predicting
• Discussing
• Evaluating
Ways of learning - MANIPULATIVE
EXAMPLE TASKS
Art and craft activities
Ways of learning - KINAESTHETIC
EXAMPLE TASKS
• TPR (Total physical response)
• Action songs
• Cooperative activities