Learning Styles
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We all have different ways of processing information. We all have different styles of learning.
Some people learn best through hands-on experience. Some learn by listening while others prefer to learn visually. Some people like to go step-by-step; others need to see the big picture before the steps makes sense. Some students like factual information and detail, yet others prefer theories and general ideas. The following picture might help illustrate the differences in the ways people perceive things:
Some see a flock of birds, others see antelope, and others see jack rabbits. It is easy to understand how different students understand different things even though they are in the same class. To add to the puzzle, teachers have different teaching styles. Often, we can't change the way a teacher teaches, but we can understand how we learn. The following links will take you to different sites in which you can explore not only your learning styles but also your personality styles. Hopefully such knowledge will help you "learn how to learn."
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Take the Learning Styles Assessment (required for the SSP Certificate)
Understand the Results of the Learning Styles Assessment
Learning Styles Can Help You Study More Effectively
Apply What You Have Learned Toward Your UNM Valencia SSP Certificate
If you enjoyed this assessment and would like to explore more about this area, visit our Resources on Self Awareness
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