Résumé de section

    • 1. Introduction

      Learning styles and learning strategies are related concepts in education, but they differ in terms of what they represent and how they are applied in the learning process.

    • 2.Learning Style

         
      •A learning style refers to the preferred way a person processes, absorbs, and retains information. It is more about how a learner naturally interacts with educational content.
       
    • 2.1 Key Characteristics
      –Innate preference: It’s based on an individual's natural inclination toward certain types of information delivery.
      –Types: Examples include the VARK model (Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic) and other models like Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences.
      –Stable over time: While it can be developed or diversified, a person’s learning style is often a consistent characteristic over time.
      •Focus: How students prefer to learn (e.g., by seeing, hearing, reading, or doing).
      •Example: A visual learner prefers using charts, diagrams, or images to understand new information, while a kinesthetic learner might prefer hands-on activities or practical experiments.

    • 3. Learning Strategy

      •A learning strategy is a deliberate, purposeful action or method used by a student to enhance learning and problem-solving. It’s how a learner approaches tasks in order to understand, remember, or apply information.
    • 3.1 Key Characteristics
      –Active choice: Strategies are methods or techniques chosen to help with learning, such as note-taking, summarizing, questioning, or using mnemonic devices.
      –Adaptable and flexible: Learning strategies can change depending on the subject matter, task, or difficulty level. Students may switch between strategies depending on what works best in a given situation.
      –Goal-oriented: Strategies are chosen with a specific learning goal in mind, such as improving memory retention or solving a complex problem.
      •Focus: The process or plan used to succeed in learning.
      •Example: A student might adopt the strategy of spaced repetition to improve retention for an upcoming exam, or use active reading techniques (such as annotating and summarizing) to better understand a difficult text.

    • 4. Comparison

      Activity: Complete the table of comparison

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    • 5. Relationship Between Learning Style and Learning Strategy
      •Complementary roles: Learning strategies can align with a student's learning style. For example, a visual learner may choose the strategy of creating mind maps to help understand a complex concept. A kinesthetic learner may use a strategy of role-playing or model-building to grasp abstract ideas.
      •Broadened scope: While learning styles provide a framework for understanding preferences, strategies allow learners to go beyond their natural tendencies and adopt different methods to succeed in varied learning environments.

    • 6. Suggested VARK Strategies

    • 7. Activity: Suggest a strategy for each student

      •Scenario 1: A student is preparing for a history exam.
      –Learning style: He identifies as an auditory learner.
      –Learning strategy:……………………………………………..
      •Scenario 2: A student is struggling with a complex math concept.
      –Learning style: He is primarily a kinesthetic learner.
      –Learning strategy:……………………………………..