tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743873.post3863947832226047596..comments2023-12-14T12:23:41.494-08:00Comments on Big Dog, Little Dog: The Mosaic of Learning StylesDonald Clarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01980740206430947090noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743873.post-12011813113392319752014-05-21T14:04:36.055-07:002014-05-21T14:04:36.055-07:00Tony, one method you might try is Peer Instruction...Tony, one method you might try is Peer Instruction. From what I understand it is a extremely good method that helps to reduce extraneous cognitive load (the one that we have the most influence on).<br /><br />Eric Mazur, a professor of physics at Harvard University, developed it and recently won a $500,000 prize for it. See:<br /><br /><a href="http://mazur.harvard.edu/research/detailspage.php?rowid=8" rel="nofollow">The Mazur Group</a><br /><br /><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peer_instruction" rel="nofollow">Wikipedia</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2014/05/20/harvard-physics-professor-wins-minerva-prize-for-teaching-innovation/efgomXz8ejaq28V5RhaRbJ/story.html?s_campaign=sm_tw" rel="nofollow">The Boston Globe - Harvard physics professor wins $500,000 Minerva prize</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.willatworklearning.com/2014/05/peer-instruction-inventor-eric-mazur-wins-500000-minerva-prize.html" rel="nofollow">Will at Work Learning</a>Donald Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980740206430947090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743873.post-83594181768741331552014-05-18T21:24:32.648-07:002014-05-18T21:24:32.648-07:00As a teacher, also currently earning my master'...As a teacher, also currently earning my master's degree in ID, I encounter many students that claim to be visual or hands on learners. While I am planning particular lessons (I am an engineering design teacher; teaching mainly CAD) I try to produce a short lesson that is chunked that includes many visuals as well as lesson guides for the student workshop that is also heavy in visuals for compare and contrast based on what is on their computer monitor. Through my studies, I am beginning to wonder if I am placing a heavy extraneous cognitive load in the sense where I find them "stuck" during a workshop trying to figure out pictures or models I have given them, instead of using these models for reference alone. <br /> Don, you mentioned "Thus the conundrum—we may identify with being a visual or verbal learner (indeed, we may even be wired for one or the other), but it does not mean we are a good visual or verbal learner! Thus if we know what style our preference is, we need to think twice if we attempt to train others or learn something on our own if the learning method matches our style." When learners are learning new skills on a new (to them)computer program what is your take on balancing intrinsic and extraneous cognitive load? My experience has lent me to scaffolding material in different situations using the same skills as recall in order to shift knowledge into their long term memory banks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00355354331701445541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743873.post-44058104993926548522012-09-19T10:21:34.647-07:002012-09-19T10:21:34.647-07:00Kasi, the studies basiclly all agree that the lear...Kasi, the studies basiclly all agree that the learning methods are far more important than a person's learning style. That is, why we may prefer a certain style, it is far more important to design the learning process to the correct skill level.Donald Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01980740206430947090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743873.post-29125982731682139352012-09-16T15:04:29.642-07:002012-09-16T15:04:29.642-07:00I am just beginning to research this information a...I am just beginning to research this information as an Instructional Design student. I was wondering what your thoughts were on teaching one on one a child that is stimulated by visual, hands on and movement? After reading about The VAK Conundrum I just wonder if a child will be able to adapt to a different style of learning once the knowledge of the subject is greater? Kasi Manihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972330587498716813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743873.post-12126008260658042432012-09-16T15:01:22.710-07:002012-09-16T15:01:22.710-07:00I loved that this blog touches on so many differen...I loved that this blog touches on so many different styles in depth. It really made me think outside the box. I am only starting my research on this information, but I am currently a student getting my Master's in Instructional Design. I took this path because I pulled my son out of public school in order to home school him. So far I have had his IQ tested, which was normal for his age group, I was told he just learned differently thus my journey to find out how that is. I am not expert but it seems he is a spatial kinesthetic learner. He responds well to visuals, hands on learning, loves movement but I have also learned that he hates to write, and does not enjoy lecture unless there is a lot of visual aids, which in turn allows him to veer off and explain the subject himself. I wonder if this is because he is taking the information and forming the bigger picture in his mind in order to grasp the subject? I say all this because you discuss The VAK Conundrum and the learner with low subject knowledge needing visuals. I have started this year with most of his teaching using technology, computer, cell phone apps etc. this seems to a good method for him. He stays engaged and has pretty good recall. I wondered what your thoughts were on future learning for someone like him. He excels at video games, online learning games and hands on instructions. He plays any sport and excels, he is very hands on. I just wondered what the future might hold for him when it comes to learning and matching styles, I think it was Deepak Chopra that once said if a child is not good at one subject but excels in another focus on what he/she does excel on. There is technology or people to help with the rest.Kasi Manihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972330587498716813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7743873.post-60978657804656967722012-03-08T07:40:28.629-08:002012-03-08T07:40:28.629-08:00I need to do more research to see where my views f...I need to do more research to see where my views fit into the debate about learning styles. However, I do strongly encourage multiple means or representation of content. I always try to consider <a href="http://www.udi.uconn.edu/" rel="nofollow">Universal Design</a> and the needs of students with disabilities when delivering content. I used to say that a Universally Designed course provides content that is accessible to students with varying learning styles and disabilities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com