learning+styles+evaluation

** Learning Styles Evaluation  ** ** Developed by:  ****  Rob Denton  ****  Electronics & Information Technology  ** ** TAFE SA **  **  7/11/03 **** INTRODUCTION  ** This evaluation will help you identify your preferred 'learning style' – that is, **//How you learn best//** and the most effective **//Learning Activities//** for you. Also explore relationships between Learning Styles and **//LINKup Employability Skills//** //(including Key Competencies)//. It will help you better understand and improve your learning AND make **//effective choices//** in your learning. You have your own unique mix of different learning styles but will most likely have one **//dominant//** learning style which you will discover from this evaluation. There are NO RIGHT or WRONG answers and this evaluation does not seek to judge or ‘label’ you but simply to raise your awareness of your learning preferences. This evaluation is for YOU alone! SO … What kind of learner are you ? …  **  WHAT TO DO  **  ·   3 PARTS to complete  ·   For each part tick EVERY response that you think represents you (ie you can tick as many responses as you like in each part)  ·   This should take you less than 15 minutes ** STEP 2. Results - "Determine your Dominant Learning Style" **  ·   For each part, calculate the total number of ticks in each section (A, S, C and P) and complete the table below  ·   Each section represents a different Learning Style  ·   The more ticks the stronger your preference for that Learning Style  ·   The section with the highest total is your **dominant** Learning Style PART 1: PART 2: PART 3: _ / 2 = || ** S Social Learner ** PART 1: PART 2: PART 3: _ / 2 = || PART 1: PART 2: PART 3: _ / 2 = || ** C Conceptual Learner  ** PART 1: PART 2: PART 3: _ / 2 = ||  **  STEP 3. Conclusion - "What this all means for you" **  ·   You can **//read about your dominant Learning Style//** in the descriptions provided at the end of this paper in //INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEARNING STYLES//. Remember, this is NOT your ONLY Learning Style but simply your dominant one. You have a bit of EVERY Learning Style and so will find it meaningful to read about them all - see if you can see a little piece of YOU in each description.  ·   A **//better understanding of 'how you learn'//**, your likes and dislikes and your strengths and weaknesses will help you make appropriate choices and improve your learning. For example, when given a choice of learning activities you should find it **//easier to choose//** those which suit you best. When you are required to perform an activity that you don't really like, you will better understand **//why//** you don't like it and **//what//** particular qualities and skills it will take to complete the task. Also, by developing skills across **all** learning styles you will improve your overall capacity to learn in a wide range of different situations.  ·   Finally, an increased awareness of your learning style provides an opportunity to take even **//greater control of your own learning//**. You will better understand your learning process, more effectively plan and timetable your learning program, and will be more confident to **//choose//** learning activities that suit you.  ** PART 1 - **** What I like when Learning ** // Tick EVERY response that you think represents you (ie one or more for each question)  //  c   trial-and-error & doing it ‘my own way’ || ** S  **  c   collaborating with others and sharing ideas ||  c   doing practical things and tinkering || ** C  **  c   researching and taking time to think things over ||  c   its possibilities and potential benefits in real life || ** S  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   why it is important to me     || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   how to do it     || **  C  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   what the facts, latest research and expert opinions are || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   ability to come up with new ideas and ways to apply them || ** S  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   own personal experience and my intuition or ‘gut feel’ || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   common sense || ** C  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   thinking and reasoning ability || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   immediately plug it in and start pushing buttons || ** S  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   talk to someone about what I will do with it and how to use it     || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   experiment with every feature systematically to find out how it all works  || **  C  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   read the user’s manual to find out all about it and how to use it correctly || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> ** PART 1 - **** What I like when Learning ** ** 5. I think I am …  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   free-spirited and innovative || ** S  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   spontaneous and people oriented || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   practical and down to earth || ** C  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   analytical and inventive || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   an entrepreneur || ** S  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   a poet || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   an engineer || ** C  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   an inventor || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   an explorer || ** S  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   a talker & listener || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   a doer || ** C  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   a thinker || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   find new possibilities and apply them to improve existing ways || ** S  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   establish a learning community in which I feel comfortable || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   put theory into practice || ** C  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   develop a thorough understanding ||  ** PART 1 - **** What I like when Learning ** ** 9. My preferred approach to work or study is to …  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   work to my own agenda, changing as necessary || ** S  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   go with the flow accommodating changes as necessary || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   develop a plan and stick to it to completion || ** C  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   continue until each topic is comprehensively covered ||  **  10. I’m happy when my course allows me to …  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   do things my way and prove and improve things for myself || ** S  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   feel accepted and valued as part of a team learning about things I believe in     || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   complete a project efficiently, effectively and on schedule || ** C  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   resolve all ‘loose ends’ in developing a new concept in my mind ||  ** PART 2 - **** My Strengths ** // Tick all the items that you feel apply to you // <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   a risk taker <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   able to apply new ideas to the real world <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   focussed on reality <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   impulsive <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   innovative / creative <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   inspired by change <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   curious <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   strongly individual & independent <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   visionary <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   focussed on ’big picture’ / holistic views || ** S  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   people oriented <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   collaborative <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   guided by strong values and morals <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   idealistic <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   spontaneous <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   adaptable / flexible <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   sensitive to people’s feelings <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   intuitive / imaginative <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   keen to ensure harmony <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   focussed on broad / holistic views || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   hands-on <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   skilled at organising & managing time <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   productive <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   factual <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   focussed on detail (practical detail) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   a common sense person <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   accurate <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   stable / dependable <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   keen to seek perfection <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   consistent || ** C  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   analytical <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   good at logical thinking and reasoning <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   good at developing models and theories <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   able to visualise and analyse concepts <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   systematic / thorough <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   imaginative (concepts and ideas) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   focussed on detail (theoretical detail) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   thoughtful / reflective <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   objective <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   a researcher ||  ** PART 3 - **** My Favourite Learning Activities ** // Tick all the items that you feel apply to you // <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   self-directed / self-paced activities <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   real life applications <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   presenting my findings to others <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   simulations (to explore new ideas) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   online explorations / research <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   lots of choice / options <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   mini lectures <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   independent or small group work <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   developing ‘big picture’ ideas <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   exploring <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   visual activities <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   self-evaluation (Self-Check Exercises) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   using initiative to develop own activities <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   integrating learning into my own life <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   moderated forums exploring big issues <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   asynchronous online forums/email <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   problem solving real life issues <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   designing website to share achievements <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   hypothetical questions (eg What if …?) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   interactive multimedia || ** S  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   group activities <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   discussions / debates <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   informal online chats / email <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   moderated forums (including online) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   joint projects <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   observing / interviewing people <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   excursions / site visits <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   short readings <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   stories / metaphors / anecdotes <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   media presentations (TV, newspapers ..) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   case studies <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   poems <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   personalised literature (about people) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   magazines / journals <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   videos (people oriented) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   sharing / brainstorming ideas <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   biographies <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   games / role plays / simulation games <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   tutorials <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   personal feedback activities || <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   practical activities <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   experiments <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   working with technical manuals <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   following specific procedures <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   reading (instructions / dot point facts) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   applying models / theories <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   computer simulations (practical designs) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   practical projects <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   real world application <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   tinkering <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   visual as well as text based info <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   quizzes / puzzles / text book problems <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   annotated references and links <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   practical problem solving / faultfinding <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   industry work experience <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   text book summaries <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   designing and building <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   practical demonstrations (live or video) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   project planning / scheduling <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   structured field trips  || **  C  ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   reading (theories, concepts, non-fiction) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   research (including online) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   computer simulations <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   lectures <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   debates <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   essays <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   discussions with experts / specialists <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   online links with experts (forums/email) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   graphics and text <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   challenging / testing models and theories <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   verbal activities <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   questionnaires / surveys <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   glossaries / Frequently Asked Questions <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   analysing practical results <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   drawing conclusions <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   thinking and reflecting activities <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   detailed discussions <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   defining concepts (in words/diags/video) <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   designing / drawing concepts visually <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Webdings; mso-fareast-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-family: Webdings; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> c   multimedia presentations ||
 * // How do you Learn?  //**
 * STEP 1. Complete this evaluation **
 * // * NOTE: PART 3 values need to be halved as they have twice as many responses as PARTs 1 & 2  //**
 * ** A Adventurous Learner  **
 * TOTAL  **
 * TOTAL   **
 * ** P Practical Learner  **
 * TOTAL  **
 * TOTAL  **
 * 1. I like to learn by … **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **
 * 2. When learning something, I really need to know … **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **
 * 3. When attempting something new, I rely on my … **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **
 * 4. When I buy a new appliance I … **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **
 * 6. I would prefer to be … **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **
 * 7. I am more of … **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **
 * 8. In my course it is most important to … **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **
 * I am … **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **
 * I like … **
 * ** A **
 * ** P **

===<span style="font-weight: normal; font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"> ·  Now return to … //STEP 2. Results -// //"Determine your Dominant Learning Style"// INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEARNING STYLES ===



INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEARNING STYLES
Have fertile minds rich in innovative ideas and an ability to translate them into reality. Thrive in an environment of challenge & change. Willing to act on impulse and follow their somewhat random thoughts and inspirations. Strong-willed individuals who are very independent and avoid conforming. Not easily convinced by others (regardless of the facts) preferring to arrive at conclusions through their own experiences. Challenge the status quo always seeking to improve reality through innovation. Appreciate ambitious visions and can be effective initiators and change agents. || ** Social Learners  ** Seek friendly relationships with everyone and thrive in harmonious learning communities. Thoughtful and very intuitive of people's feelings and well being. Have a rather spontaneous random approach to things reflecting their preference for subjective human nature over more scientific logical approaches. Skilled communicators, especially when it comes to perceiving subtle, hidden meanings (eg through body language, tone of voice etc). Hold strong values and morals, seek personal meaning for their lives and are guided by their heart rather than their head. || Very effective performers in the real world because they focus on things they can see, hear, touch etc and work with them in systematic, organised ways to achieve practical outcomes. Like to learn and create new things through tinkering and practical experimentation. Like to 'get on with the job'. Appreciate lots of detail and clear instructions. Focus on detail and getting the job done right and on time. Feel comfortable in ordered, stable, structured environments and generally dislike change. Keen to pursue perfection. Predictable, dependable and reliable. || ** Conceptual Learners  ** Have a vivid imagination when it comes to abstract thoughts and ideas - not letting their thinking be limited by reality. Able to conceptualise and visualise abstract ideas. Able to see beyond the obvious to find hidden meaning then deal with it very systematically in pursuit of a deeper understanding. Organise information very systematically to derive maximum meaning. Like lots of time to research and reflect on things. Very thorough, prefering to take on less activities in order to be more comprehensive and thorough. || <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> ** INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEARNING STYLES  ** [1] "… are primarily interested in self-directed discovery. They … seek to teach both themselves and others. Any type of independent study is effective for these learners. They also enjoy simulations, role play and games". [2] They "… like to experiment using trial-and-error approaches. They tend to jump to conclusions and prefer to work independently or in small groups. They are gamblers and risktakers". They "… are leaders, not followers. They love to take charge. They refuse to accept the words “don’t” or “can’t”. They thrive in a competitive atmosphere". They "… are not overly concerned with making impressions or going out of their way to win over people. They are often the prime movers of change". || ** Social Learners  ** [1] "… are primarily interested in personal meaning. They need to have reasons for learning – ideally, reasons that connect new information with personal experience and establish that information’s usefulness in daily life. They like cooperative learning, brainstorming and integration of content areas (eg science with social studies, writing with the arts, etc)" [2] They "… have a capacity to sense moods, and they use intuition to their advantage. They prefer to learn in an unstructured environment such as group discussions and activities. They prefer not to be restricted by unnecessary rules and guidelines". They "… use hand and body movements when communicating. They dislike routine activities and cold, unemotional people". || [1] "… are primarily interested in how things work; they want to 'get in and try it'. Concrete, experiential learning activities work best for them – hands-on tasks etc". [2] They "… prefer direct, hands-on experience. They exhibit extraordinary development of their five senses. They like touchable, concrete materials, and orderly presentations. They are adverse to change and do not oppose tradition. They are habitual, punctual, and desire perfection". "You would not see … (them) wear flashy colors or mismatched outfits. They are organized, desire perfection, and give 'practical' gifts". || ** Conceptual Learners  ** [1] "… are primarily interested in acquiring facts in order to deepen their understanding of concepts and processes. They are capable of learning effectively from lectures, and enjoy independent research, analysis of data and hearing what the 'experts' have to say". [2] They "… have excellent abilities with written, verbal, and image symbols. They like to read, listen, and use their visual skills. They prefer a sequential presentation that is rational and substantive" They "… are 'fence straddlers' and highly skeptical". || <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> ** INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEARNING STYLES  ** Random ]  ||   ||   Concrete [   || ** A  ** **// Adventurous Learner //** ||     **  S  ** **// Social Learner //**  || ] Abstract  || ** P  ** **// Practical Learner //** ||     **  C  ** **// Conceptual Learner //**  ||^   || ]  ||   ||   Sequential ** INFORMATION ABOUT THE LEARNING STYLES  ** // (* The following extracts on the Gregorc Model of Learning Styles taken from [3] Tobias, 1994, p14-16)  //
 * // Descriptions of the Learning Styles …  //**
 * ** Adventurous Learners **
 * // 'Do it my own way' approach to learning and living.  //**
 * // Enjoy sharing with others in their journey of learning and living.  //**
 * ** Practical Learners  **
 * // Down to earth with a 'hands-on' approach to learning and living.  //**
 * // Intense thinkers seeking deep understanding in learning and living.  //**
 * // More descriptions …  //**
 * ** Adventurous Learners **
 * ** Practical Learners  **
 * // Some 'common themes' between the various Learning Styles …  //**
 * // The 'common themes' described …  //**

1. Perception: The way we TAKE IN information
**// (Practical Learners //** and **//Adventurous Learners)//**

‘Concrete’
This quality lets us register information directly through our five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste and hearing. When we are using our //concrete// abilities, we are using what is here and now – the tangible, the obvious. We are not looking for hidden meanings or trying to make relationships between ideas or concepts. The key phrase simply stated is **“It is what it is”.** **// (Social Learners //** and **//Conceptual Learners)//**

‘Abstract’
This quality allows us to visualize, to conceive ideas, to understand or believe what we can’t actually see. When we are using this //abstract// quality, we are using our intuition, our intellect, our imagination: We are looking beyond what //is// to the more subtle implications. The key phrase for the abstract is **“It’s not always what it seems”.**

2. Ordering: The way we USE the information we perceive
**// (Conceptual Learners //** and **//Practical Learners)//** A sequential method of ordering allows our minds to organize information in a linear, step-by-step manner. When using //sequential// ability, we are following a logical train of thought, a conventional approach to dealing with information. Those who have strong sequential ordering abilities may prefer to have a plan and follow it rather than relying on impulse. Their key phrase is **“Follow the steps”.** **// (Social Learners //** and **//Adventurous Learners)//**
 * ‘Sequential’ **

‘Random’
Random ordering lets our minds organize information by chunks and with no particular sequence. When we are using our //random// ability, we may often be able to skip steps in a procedure and still produce the desired result. We might even start in the middle or begin at the end and work backwards. Those with a strong random way of ordering information may seem impulsive or more spontaneous. It appears as if they do not have a plan. Their key phrase is **“Just get it done!”** <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">

** LEARNING STYLES / EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS MATRIX **
// *Suggested relationships between Learning Styles and LINKup Employability Skills  // <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-ansi-language: EN-AU; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> **  BIBLIOGRAPHY  ** [1] // Learning Styles and the 4MAT System: A Cycle of Learning // [Online, accessed 11 Feb 2000] URL: http://volcano.und.nodak.edu/vwdocs/msh/llc/is/4mat.html

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[2] Taylor, Melba 1997, 'Learning Styles', //Inquiry// [Online, accessed 11 Feb 2000] Volume 1, Number 1, Virginia Community College System, Spring. Available URL: http://www.br.cc.va.us/vcca/i11tayl.html ====== [3] Tobias, Cynthia Ulrich, //The way they learn//, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Focus on the Family Publishing, 1994.