Study Effectively – Indentify Your Learning Patterns

Study Effectively PART : 1

Identify your learning Pattern

Activity : 1

Gyanvijay Swami :

Identify your learning patterns

1. What is learning pattern?

• How we absorb, process, and retain information.
• Five Senses : [જ્ઞાનેન્દ્રિયો -Ear, Eye, Nose, Hand/Touch, Mouth/Tongue]
• Example
  • One prefers hands-on activities - learns through doing.
  • One prefers visuals - learns through seeing. Different style - Different strength.
• There are 170 learning styles [Patterns] globally.
• The VARK model highlights the four most common and practical styles.

1. → Visual learners [V]

• Prefers images, diagrams, charts and color coded notes etc.

2. → Auditory learners [A]

• Learn best by hearing or listening the concept.

3. → Reading / Writing learners [R]

• They emphasize text-based learning and benefit from reading and writing activity.

4. → Kinesthetic learners [K]

• They learn best through doing and experiencing they prefer physical activities.
• These VARK types are the four main learning styles.

1. Logical / Analytical learners : – These learners rely on logic and analytical skills to understand subjects. – They look for connections, causes, patterns and results in their learning.

2. Social / Linguistic learners : – Social learners favour educational activities that involve participation. – They used various communication activities like asking questions and sharing stories.

3. Solitary learners : – They prefer to study alone without interacting with other. – They do activities like keeping a diary and solving problems independently.

4. Nature learners : – These learners prefer calm, relaxing study environment. – They integrating nature-related examples into lessons and it will be beneficial for them.

Who discovered VARK model and when?

• In 1992, Neil D. Fleming and Colleen E. Mills.
• Neil D. Fleming was a teacher from New Zealand.
• Colleen E. Mills was his colleague who worked with him.

Benefits of knowing learning pattern :

• Improved learning efficiency
• Enhanced motivation and engagment.
• Increased confidence.
• Effective study habits.
• Fostering lifelong learning skills.
• Leads to better education outcomes.

To find more two unique learning patterns.

1. Teach to learn Pattern [Pretend you are teacher]

2. Goal learning Pattern [Big syllabus → broke into tiny achievable goals]

3. Energy based Pattern [Match task by your energy level]

• Example:- High energy : Hard or new topic

• Medium : Revision

• Low : Summaries, video etc

Activity : 2

• Observe the whole class for a while and then close your eyes and write what we remember.

PART :- 2

1. Visual Learner

Visual learning tecqunics

• Visual Organization
• Hierachy wise Idea distribution
• Use of colors. Example :- Mind map.

Colour coding

• Categorization of colours
• Organize Information
• Underline - Highlight of colours Example : 🟥 - Important Date. 🟦 - Definitions. 🟩 - Key concepts.

Flashcards and Image

• Memory boost
• Scientific concepts
• Learning Vocabulary.

Diagram and Flowchart

• Visual simplification
• Grasp complex information
• Sequential learning

Symbols and icons

• Icon Association
• Used to Represent idea
• Create own set of symbols Example :- ⭐️ - Important 🔲 - Bold something

Visual learning Apps

• Mind Meister, Quizlet, Canva, etc.
• Use interactive tools to Boost learning
• Increases productivity [Mind Meister = Mind Mapping App]

Visual study environment

• Visual set-up
• Organised space
• Lightning

Visual Time Management Tools

• Color coded calendar
• Visual to-do list

Collaboration with Peers

• Group projects
• Peer teaching
• Study groups

Activity : 3

• Observe around the school campus and then write what you remember through the observation of 12 minutes.

Revise the Activity : 3.

2. Auditory Learners

Effective group participation

• Join study groups
• Teaching others
• Ask questions

Utilize Audio books

• Audiobooks
• Podcasts
• Recorded lecture

Use Mnemonics and Rhymes

• Create Rhyme
• Mnemonic Devices
• Musical Memory Aids Example :- My Very Educated Mother Just Servered Us Noodles. [MVEMJSUN] M = Mercury, V = Venus, E = Earth, M = Mars, J = Jupiter, S = Saturn, U = Uranus, N = Neptune.

Mastering Active listening

• Focus on Tone and Emphasis
• Repeat Information
• Participate in Question/Answer sessions.

Record and Replay Notes

• Record lecture
• Voice Memos
• Replay and Review

Engage with Audio Based learning Tools

• Language Learning Apps.
• Interactive Audiobooks.
• Mastering Online Audio courses.

Implement Verbal Repetition and Recitation

• Recite notes loud
• Teach others Verbally.
• Repeat Key Terms.

Create & Review Audio summaries

• Summarize Content
• Nightly Reviews
• Use Audio Flashcards.

PART :- 3

3. Reading / Writing Learners

Leverage Written Resources

• Textbooks and Articles
• Online Resource
• Class Notes

Develop effective Notes [Summary]

• Organized Notes
• Use Flashcards
• Summarize Information

Engage in Writing Exercises

• Practise Writing
• Write Summaries
• Develop Study Guides

Employ Reading Strategies

• Skim & Scan
• Annotate and Highlights
• Re-read and Review

Organized Reading and Writing Space

• Quiet Environment
• Essential Tools
• Organized Materials

Study with written instructions

• Request written Instruction
• Follow written steps
• Document each step

Use digital Tools for Writing

• Digital Note
• Taking apps
• Writing software for essays

Engage with written Practise Questions

• Work on case studies
• Use practice questions

Reading / Writing Collaboration Techniques

• Join study groups
• Exchange written summary
• Engage in peer review

Reflection and self Assessment

• Reflective journaling
• Write for self assessment
• Identify knowledge gaps

4. Kinesthetic Learners

1. Active learning Techniques

Hands on Activity

• Science Experiment
• Role-play science process

Writing and Note Taking

• Mind Mapping
• Summarization
• Doodle Notes

Manipulatives and Tools

• Interactive Software
• Flashcards
• Mathematical Manipulatives

2. Movement based learning

Incorporating Physical Movement

• Walking while studying
• Exercise Breaks
• Interactive learning games

Use of gestures

• Gesturing Definitions
• Sign language

Physical study environment

• Standing Desks
• Flexible seating
• Study corners

3. Engaging the senses

Multi-sensory learning

• Textured materials
• Tasting and smelling
• Scented Pens or Markers

Project Based learning

• Culinary Projects
• DIY Projects
• Art Projects

Real life Applications

• Field Trips
• Volunteer Work
• Simulations

4. Memory and study Techniques

Chunking Information

• Flashcards
• Sequential learning
• Color-coding

Repetition with Variation

• Interactive Quizzes
• Different Mediums
• Physical Rehearsal

Use of Technology

• Educational Apps
• Touchscreen Devices

5. Adapting Tradition

Note-Taking and study guides

• Interactive Notebooks
• Sketch Notes
• Sticky Notes

Group study

• Role-Playing games
• Physical games
• Group Projects

Problem solving

• Interactive-Discussions
• Tangible Problem Models
• Puzzles and Brain Teasers

How to Identify your learning style

• Questionnaires and Inventories
• Observation
• Self-Reflection
• Experimentation
• Feedback from Peers
• Parent / Teacher Feedback

*Caution - Avoid limiting yourself.

• Don't lock yourself into just one style
• Develop other learning Patterns
• Combine & Personalize your style.