After taking the Memletic Learning Styles test, I discovered that my prefered learning style is the Social (interpersonal) learning style. I really enjoyed taking this quiz because it gave me a short time period where I could reflect purely on me as a learner. Some times we get so caught up in trying to make deadlines and get things done that we forget to stop and think 'maybe if I cater for my suited learning style, it will help me to get this completed more efficient and easier'.
I wasn't really suprised to find that I am a social learner because I have always enjoyed working in groups and discussing different topics with others. I love being around people and can't stand it when I have to be by myself (even being home alone at night before I go to sleep :)). I was suprised that my visual learning score was so low because I do find myself using colours and pictures to help connect with my learning at times.
It is important to consider that in a traditional classroom of 25 students, there will be a very wide range of learners who all hold different learning styles. Because of this it is important for me, as a learning manager, to build my skills in all areas of learning so I can develop lessons which will be effect for each learner. I believe that getting the class to complete a simular test at the start of the year is vital because as an LM, I must know how each student prefers to learn to successfully promote learning.
I must admit that as a 21st century future LM, I consider my current knowledge of ICT's fairly poor. By taking this course, I am excited to learn different skills and tools which will enhance my ability to cater to students in my future classrooms, especially because their life styles are very 'technology- based' orientated.
I look forward to hearing about your test results and how you feel about the test.
Yours Kindly,
Emma Pfingst.
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