2024-2025

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Section 1: Learning styles
Section 2: Learning goals
Section 3: Learning situations
Description
Learning Evidence
Self-Assessment and Reflection
section 1: Learning Styles
DESCRIPTION OF LEARNING STYLE

Here's a 30-question Learning Style Test with answers (a, b, c, and d) to help you find
out your preferred learning style. At the end, you'll count your answers to see which
learning style suits you best.

Instructions:

For each question, choose the option (a, b, c, or d) that best describes you.

Questions:

1. When you learn something new, you prefer:

o a) Reading about it
o b) Listening to someone explain it
o c) Trying it out yourself
o d) Drawing or visualizing it
2. In class, you remember information better when:
o a) You take notes
o b) You hear the teacher explain it
o c) You participate in hands-on activities
o d) You see diagrams or charts
3. When you need to memorize something, you:
o a) Write it down repeatedly
o b) Say it out loud to yourself
o c) Act it out or move while repeating it
o d) Create visual aids or flashcards
4. Which activity do you enjoy the most?
o a) Reading or writing
o b) Listening to music or podcasts
o c) Doing physical activities or sports
o d) Watching videos or looking at pictures
5. When you’re trying to understand a new concept, you prefer:
o a) Reading explanations in books or articles
o b) Having someone explain it verbally
o c) Trying it out yourself to see how it works
o d) Looking at diagrams or watching videos
6. During group projects, you usually:
o a) Write down ideas and take notes
o b) Lead discussions and communicate ideas verbally
o c) Volunteer for hands-on tasks
o d) Create visual presentations or charts
7. When following instructions, you prefer:
o a) Written steps
o b) Hearing someone explain them

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 o c) Doing it step-by-step yourself
o d) Seeing a diagram or picture
8. In a museum, you are more likely to:
o a) Read all the information provided
o b) Listen to an audio guide
o c) Touch exhibits or try interactive parts
o d) Look closely at pictures, photos, or visual displays
9. When telling a story, you:
o a) Write down a detailed outline
o b) Describe it out loud with lots of dialogue
o c) Act it out or use gestures
o d) Draw or show pictures
10. Your favorite school subject is:
o a) Literature or History
o b) Music or Languages
o c) Physical Education or Science labs
o d) Art or Geography
11. When remembering directions, you:
o a) Write them down
o b) Repeat them aloud
o c) Remember landmarks you saw
o d) Visualize a map in your head
12. Which sounds most enjoyable to you?
o a) Reading a book
o b) Listening to a story
o c) Playing a game or activity
o d) Watching a movie or video
13. When studying, you prefer to:
o a) Read through materials
o b) Talk through the material with someone
o c) Walk around or move while studying
o d) Use diagrams and charts
14. You are good at:
o a) Writing essays or reading comprehension
o b) Remembering spoken information
o c) Building or making things
o d) Understanding visual information
15. If you need to explain something, you:
o a) Write it out in detail
o b) Talk about it with examples
o c) Show someone how to do it
o d) Draw it or make a diagram
16. In your free time, you prefer:
o a) Reading or journaling
o b) Talking on the phone or listening to music
o c) Exercising or building things
o d) Drawing, painting, or watching videos
17. When working on a task, you like to:
o a) Write a plan
o b) Talk about it with others

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 o c) Dive in and start doing it
o d) Visualize what the end result will look like
18. You remember people’s names better when:
o a) You write them down
o b) You hear them say their name
o c) You associate it with something you did with them
o d) You picture their face and name together
19. You learn spelling best by:
o a) Writing the words repeatedly
o b) Saying the words out loud
o c) Moving or clapping to syllables
o d) Visualizing the words in your mind
20. Which do you enjoy more?
o a) Reading stories
o b) Listening to stories
o c) Acting out stories
o d) Watching stories unfold in a movie or pictures
21. In a science experiment, you prefer to:
o a) Record the results in detail
o b) Listen to the teacher’s explanation
o c) Perform the experiment yourself
o d) Observe the demonstration
22. When in a new city, you:
o a) Read about places to go
o b) Ask locals for recommendations
o c) Explore by walking around
o d) Use a map or GPS
23. Your favorite way to relax is:
o a) Reading
o b) Listening to music
o c) Doing something physical, like sports
o d) Watching a movie or looking at pictures
24. When someone explains something complex, you:
o a) Prefer written instructions
o b) Like them to talk it through step-by-step
o c) Want to try it out yourself
o d) Need a visual guide or picture
25. When giving directions, you:
o a) Write them down clearly
o b) Explain them out loud
o c) Demonstrate how to get there
o d) Draw a map
26. When preparing for a test, you:
o a) Read over notes repeatedly
o b) Explain the material aloud to someone
o c) Act out or do something related to the material
o d) Use diagrams, maps, or charts
27. You enjoy classes where:
o a) You read and take notes
o b) There’s a lot of discussion

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 o c) There are hands-on activities
o d) Visual aids are used frequently
28. When you have free time, you:
o a) Write in a journal
o b) Call a friend
o c) Go for a walk or do a hobby
o d) Doodle or draw
29. If you could choose a project, you would:
o a) Write an essay
o b) Give a speech
o c) Create a model or prototype
o d) Make a slideshow with visuals
30. When planning a trip, you:
o a) Research it online or read travel guides
o b) Talk to people who have been there
o c) Look forward to the hands-on activities
o d) Look at pictures or videos of the destination

Scoring:

• Count your answers:

o Mostly a’s: You are likely a Reading/Writing Learner. You prefer
written information and enjoy reading and writing.
o Mostly b’s: You are likely an Auditory Learner. You learn best
through listening and verbal discussion.
o Mostly c’s: You are likely a Kinesthetic Learner. You learn best
through hands-on activities and physical movement.
o Mostly d’s: You are likely a Visual Learner. You prefer to see
information through diagrams, pictures, and visual aids.

This test should give you a good idea of your dominant learning style!

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STRATEGIES

Here are some effective learning strategies tailored to different learning styles, along
with tips on how to apply them:

1. For Visual Learners

• Mind Mapping: Create visual maps of topics, using shapes, colors, and arrows
to show connections between ideas. For example, when studying history, map
out events and their causes and effects to see the relationships clearly.
• Use Diagrams and Charts: Transform written information into flowcharts,
graphs, or timelines. For science subjects, draw diagrams of processes, like the
water cycle or cell functions, to visualize steps.
• Color-Coding: Assign colors to different topics or themes. For example, use
blue for facts and red for definitions in your notes. This helps to categorize and
recall information quickly.

2. For Auditory Learners

• Explain Concepts Aloud: Read your notes or textbook material out loud.
Hearing the information can reinforce learning. You can also pretend to teach
the topic to someone else, which helps with retention.
• Use Mnemonics and Rhymes: Create rhymes, acronyms, or mnemonics to
remember information. For instance, to memorize the order of planets, you
might use the mnemonic “My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Noodles.”
• Engage in Group Discussions: Study with classmates and discuss topics
verbally. Auditory learners benefit from listening to others' perspectives, which
can help reinforce their understanding.

3. For Reading/Writing Learners

• Rewrite Notes in Your Own Words: Summarize the information in your own
words after reading. This helps reinforce concepts and gives you a deeper
understanding.
• Use Bullet Points and Lists: Organize information into lists, bullet points, and
tables. This structure makes it easier to review later, especially when studying
complex ideas.
• Practice with Written Quizzes: Create quizzes for yourself or use online
flashcards. Answering questions in writing helps reinforce memory and
retention.

4. For Kinesthetic Learners

• Use Hands-On Models: When studying subjects like anatomy or chemistry, use
models or hands-on tools to explore concepts. Building models or using physical
objects makes learning interactive.
• Take Study Breaks and Move Around: Kinesthetic learners benefit from
movement, so try studying in shorter intervals and take active breaks—do a
quick exercise or take a short walk to recharge.

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 • Simulate Real-Life Scenarios: Apply concepts to real-life situations to better
understand abstract ideas. For instance, if studying economics, simulate
budgeting for a project to learn about resource allocation.

5. For All Learners

• Spaced Repetition: Review material over time rather than cramming. Study a
little bit each day, revisiting challenging topics regularly. This improves
retention for all types of learners.
• Use Memory Palaces: Imagine a familiar place (like your home) and “place”
pieces of information in different rooms. Visualizing these connections is useful
for memorizing lists, sequences, or groups of facts.
• Set Specific Goals: Break down learning goals into manageable steps. Instead
of “study chemistry,” set a goal like “understand chemical bonding basics.” This
gives your study sessions clear purpose and direction.

These strategies, when tailored to your learning style, can improve focus, retention, and
understanding of complex material. Combining multiple strategies from different styles
can also help strengthen your overall learning!

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section 2: Learning Goals
GENERAL GOALS

SPECIFIC GOALS

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section 3: Learning Situations

MODULE 1: BRINGING IT BACK

DESCRIPTION

LEARNING EVIDENCE

SELF-ASSESSMENT AND RELFECTON

Skill Area Statement Rating

Speaking 😊😐☹

Listening 😊😐☹

Reading 😊😐☹

Writing 😊😐☹

Vocabulary 😊😐☹

Reflection:

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MODULE 2: OPEN YOUR MIND
DESCRIPTION

LEARNING EVIDENCE

SELF-ASSESSMENT AND RELFECTON

Skill Area Statement Rating

Speaking 😊😐☹

Listening 😊😐☹

Reading 😊😐☹

Writing 😊😐☹

Vocabulary 😊😐☹

Reflection:

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MODULE 3: CLEAN AND GREEN
DESCRIPTION

LEARNING EVIDENCE

SELF-ASSESSMENT AND RELFECTON

Skill Area Statement Rating

Speaking 😊😐☹

Listening 😊😐☹

Reading 😊😐☹

Writing 😊😐☹

Vocabulary 😊😐☹

Reflection:

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MODULE 4: HAVING AN INFLUENCE
DESCRIPTION

LEARNING EVIDENCE

SELF-ASSESSMENT AND RELFECTON

Skill Area Statement Rating

Speaking 😊😐☹

Listening 😊😐☹

Reading 😊😐☹

Writing 😊😐☹

Vocabulary 😊😐☹

Reflection:

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