Friday, November 1, 2013

Learning Types and Outings

In my last blog post the characteristics of different learning types were outlined. It's nice to know the information, but how do you apply it to your everyday life - i.e. when the kids aren't in school?

As mentioned in the last blog post, children will exhibit all 4 learning types up until about age 10 when their true learning style becomes more obvious. Up until that time you may not be able to identify how they learn best. Solution? Expose your child to a variety of learning experiences to stimulate all learning types.

Which kinds of places stimulate which learning types?

As a general rule.....

VISUAL & AUDITORY LEARNERS - these types of learners learn by seeing and hearing. Best places to take them?

Take these types of learners to Historic Locations as these places typically involve listening to a tour guide or docent (great for Auditory Learners), reading placards or viewing historical artifacts (ideal for Visual Learners).

KINESTHETIC & TACTILE LEARNERS - these types of learners learn by touching and doing. Best places to take them?

Take these types of learners on Nature Walks so they can move and touch while you explain the outdoor world. Let these kids skip, hop, run and touch plants and nature during your outing.

Learning is certainly not limited to these types of locations. As awareness of learning styles has increased, many museums for example are geared towards all types of learning styles and have incorporated many interactive exhibits.

While you're on these outings you might make a mental note of which learning style your child exhibits most. Keep in mind the younger they are, they may not favor one type.

More on learning styles and activities in the next blog post.

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