TEACHING ANDLEARNING STYLES

LIST OF CONTENT

1. Section-I: Teaching Styles

1.1 Definition of Teaching Style
1.2 Types of Teaching Styles
1.2.1 Authority Style
1.2.2 Demonstrator Style
1.2.3 Facilitator Style
1.2.4 Delegator Style
1.2.5 Hybrid/Blended Style
2. Section-II: Learning Styles
2.1 Definition of Learning Style
2.2 Types of Learning Styles
2.2.1 Visual Learning Style
2.2.2 Aural Learning Style
2.2.3 Verbal Learning Style
2.2.4 Kinesthetic Learning Style
2.2.5 Logical Learning Style
2.2.6 Social Learning Style
2.2.7 Solitary Learning Style

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 TEACHING ANDLEARNING STYLES

The assignment has been divided into following two sections:

Section-I: Teaching Styles

Section-II: Learning Styles

SECTION-I: TEACHING STYLES

Definition:

Daniel K. Schneider thinks that teaching style refers to the teaching strategies and

methods employed plus use of certain kinds of rhetorics. But often, the literature only focuses on

one of these dimensions. The term itself has no agreed definition but the more widely accepted

definitions refer to it as "a set of teaching tactics" (Galton et al, 1980) "instructional format"

(Siedentop, 1991).

Types of teaching styles:

There are five main types of teaching styles and methods to choose from.

1. The Authority method

It is also known as the lecture style, involves sitting and listening to the

instructor speak about a pre-assigned topic while the students take notes and memorize to

the best of their ability what is being said. This particular style is more popular in

universities and some high schools due to a larger student population. However, less

common in the standard classroom setting due to its lack of allowance of student

participation and inability to meet individual needs. The Authority method, also known

as the lecture style, involves sitting and listening to the instructor speak about a pre-

assigned topic while the students take notes and memorize to the best of their ability what

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 is being said. This particular style is more popular in universities and some high schools

due to a larger student population. However, less common in the standard classroom

setting due to its lack of allowance of student participation and inability to meet

individual needs.

2. The Demonstrator method

It is widely known as the coaching style, similar to the lecture style, The

Demonstrator method tries to maintain authority in the classroom. Even so, instead of

using only a verbal lecture to give information and teach, this style coaches students

using gateways like multimedia presentations, class activities and demonstrations. For

subjects like music, art, and physical education subjects, this style is perfect because the

demonstration is usually necessary to acquire a full understanding of the subject.

However, a downside is that there is little individual interaction between the teacher and

students which makes it difficult to accommodate to personalized needs.

3. The Facilitator style

It recognized also as the activity or action method, tries to encourage self-

learning through peer-to-teacher learning. In contrast to the lecture style, teachers ask

students to question rather than give them the answer. The goal is for students to develop

a deeper understanding of the topic by using self-discovery and develop problem-solving

skills. This technique is best used in small classroom settings because, as a facilitator, the

teacher needs to interact with students on an individual basis, which can be difficult with

a larger number of students.

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4. The Delegator style, or group method,

It is used for school subjects that require group work, lab-based learning, or peer

feedback. For example, science classes and certain language learning classes. The teacher

acts as a delegator, becoming an observer to promote peer collaboration and encourage

student-to-student learning. The Delegator style is becoming more and more popular

throughout many classrooms. However, some people consider other styles to be more

proactive due to the fact that the group method removes the teacher from a position of

authority.

5. Hybrid method

It is also known as blended learning, is an integrated teaching style that incorporates

personal preferences, individual personalities, and specific interests into their teaching.

It’s popular in English, science, and religion classes because it’s easy to incorporate

extra-curricular knowledge into a developed, deeper knowledge of a particular topic.

Some argue that this style weakens the learning process because the teacher tries to be all

things to all students.

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 SECTION-II
LEARNING STYLES
Definition:

The term “learning styles” speaks to the understanding that every student learns

differently. Technically, an individual’s learning style refers to the preferential way in which the

student absorbs, processes, comprehends and retains information. For example, when learning

how to build a clock, some students understand the process by following verbal instructions,

while others have to physically manipulate the clock themselves.

Types of Learning Styles:

There are currently seven “Learning Styles“:

 Visual (spatial): You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
 Aural (auditory-musical): You prefer using sound and music.
 Verbal (linguistic): You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.
 Physical (kinesthetic): You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.
 Logical (mathematical): You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.
 Social (interpersonal): You prefer to learn in groups or with other people.
 Solitary (intrapersonal): You prefer to work alone and use self-study.

1. The Visual or Spatial Learner

A visual or spatial learner is a person who learns best if there are visual aids around to

guide the learning process. For example, someone who can learn best from diagrams, pictures,

graphs would be a visual or spatial learner. These people tend to be technically-oriented and

enter engineering fields. An example of this type of learner would be a person who becomes a

computer engineer or programmer. In fact, according to the educational organization

Simplilearn, there are over 20,000 professionals who have been trained in programs like the

CompTIA Strata training program. But, the best students are those that are visual or spatial

learners. Why? Because being proficient in programming and IT requires that you be a strong

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visual or spatial learner. Almost everything having to do with computers is conceptual and so it

relies on graphical or visual representations of components that can’t actually be seen (e.g.

bytes).

2. The Aural / Musical or Rhythmic Learner

The aural/musical or rhythmic learner is one who learns using melody or rhythm. This

would be like a musician learning how to play by listening to a piece of music or a drummer who

hears beats in his head and on the street from arbitrary sources before putting it together in the

studio. But it can also be a person who learns best while humming, whistling, toe-tapping,

tapping their pencil on the desk, wiggling, or listening to music in the background. For this

person, music isn’t a distraction but instead actually helps the learning process.

3. Verbal (Linguistic)

Verbal learners learn best both under verbal instruction and writing. They typically excel

with both. These learners are typically those that go into public speaking, writing, journalism,

and debating. Verbal learners:

 Express themselves in both written and spoken word

 Enjoy reading and writing

 Like tongue twisters and rhymes

 Has a large vocabulary and enjoys learning new words

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4. Physical (Kinesthetic)
If you are someone who likes getting their hands dirty, then you are likely a physical

learner. Physical learners are extremely animated and always need to be moving. They learn best

by going through the motions of what they are learning. Physical learners:

 Notice and appreciate the physical world around them, such as textures

 Enjoys sports and exercise along with outdoor activities and working with their hands

 Tend to use and pick up on body language

 Enjoy making models or doing jigsaw puzzles

5. Logical (Mathematical)
Most logical thinkers end up being engineers, mathematicians, or pursuing the sciences.

This is because they have a very unique way of learning. They are the individuals who want to

understand the reason behind content or skills and tend to enjoy games like chess and doing

brainteasers. Logical learners:

 Classify and group information together to better understand it

 Perform complex calculations

 Create procedures for future use, after coming up with a solution to a problem

 Plan agendas and itineraries and even rank and number them

6. Social (Interpersonal)
As the name suggests, social learners are natural group workers. For students, these are

the individuals that seem to be involved in every extracurricular activity. For adults, they are the

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individuals that like to be engaged with others, work on teams, and ask their peers for feedback

in order to learn. Social learners:

 Prefer to socialize after work or class

 Enjoy playing group sports

 Bounce ideas off of others and to work through issues in a group

 Listen well

 Are often trusted by others for their advice

7. Solitary (Intrapersonal)
Solitary learners are individuals who simply prefer to learn on their own and keep to

themselves. In most situations, this is a learning style for socially introverted people—but not

always. There are some people who are extroverts in social situations but prefer to be alone when

they are trying to learn. They also tend to be concerned with goals and outcomes. Solitary

learners:

 Spend time on self-analysis

 Prefer to relax or travel away from crowds

 Think independently

 Journal, write, and record personal thoughts and events as a way to improve.