My Learning Style:
To figure out what my learning style is i completed the “VARK Learning styles questionnaire”. VARK came to the conclusion that i am a read/write learner. VARK suggests that the best way for me to learn would be through doing a long list of things that i cam summarized into 3 things.
1: ‘Observational Learning’ The process of learning by observing and watching what it is that goes on around you. Looking for physical details that i can relate with, something that can cause me to see it and have some sort of emotional feeling, the ability to see gestures, actions and behaviors, to then retain the information, replicate and then use it at a later date or time. Ways i can implement this skill into my learning is by taking in the good behaviors, actions and gestures around me, i can then think about how this information will help me and then replicate it later in the future. I easily pick up other peoples habits this is an advantage and a disadvantage. This benefits me because i’m able to retain the good traits from other peoples habits, however at the same time, i’m just as likely to pick up the downfalls of those habits.
2: ‘Repetition’ The process of learning through constantly repeating the information that you have acquired. The old saying “practice makes perfect” I have heard this about 10,000 times in my lifetime, and i’m sure i will hear it about another 10,000 times because it is true. The more you practice, repeat and redo things, the more you will get the hang of it, the more you will remember it and the more you will be able to replicate it. Repetition will always be the key to learning for me as the more you repeat an idea, question or statement, the more and more clearly you to start to understand it and take it in. A good tactic for me when it comes to studying is consistently writing lines of information over and over again to drill them into my head. Reading a passage of information, and regurgitating it on the paper in my own words repeatedly to show that i understand and grasp the concept of the information that is in front of me.
3: ‘Instructional Learning’ This is the process of learning through instructions you have been given. For example; Being handed a task sheet with bullet points on how to complete the tasks. Being given a list of orders, having the ability to understand them and then completing the task at hand. Ways instructional learning can help me is by using a schedule, a schedule is just the same as following a list of instructions. This will allow me to ensure that i succeed. This will help me to keep projects on task, set realistic time frames and allows me to use my resources as i need to. If i follow a schedule correctly, this increase my chances for success and leave minimal gaps for failure.
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