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Questionnaire
Questionnaire
Questionnaire
Part One
B 1. I would prefer to follow a set of: a. oral directions b. written directions
A 2. I would prefer to: a. attend a lecture given by a famous psychologist
b. read an article written by the psychologist
A 3. When I am introduced to someone, it is easier for me to remember the person’s:
a. name b. face
A 4. I find it easier to learn new information using:
a. language (words) b. images (pictures)
A 5. I prefer classes in which the instructor:
a. lectures and answers questions b. uses films and videos
A 6. To follow current events, I would prefer to:
a. listen to the news on the radio b. read the paper
A 7. To learn how to operate a fax machine, I would prefer to:
a. listen to a friend’s explanation b. watch a demonstration
Part Two
A 8. I would prefer to: a. work with facts and details b. construct theories and ideas
A a. following specific instructions b. reading, writing, analyzing
B 10. I prefer to:
a. solve math problems using a formula b. discover why the formula works
B 11. I would prefer to write a term paper explaining: a. how a process works b. a theory
B 12. I prefer tasks that require me to:
a. follow careful, detailed instructions b. use reasoning and critical analysis
B 13. For a criminal justice course, I would prefer to:
a. discover how and when a law can be used b. learn how and why it became law
A 14. To learn more about the operation of a high-speed computer printer, I would prefer:
a. work with several types of printers
b. understand the principles on which they operate
Part Three
A 15. To solve a math problem, I would prefer to: a. draw or visualize the problem b. study
a sample problem and use it as a model
B 16. To best remember something, I: a. create a mental picture b. write it down
B 17. Assembling a bicycle from a diagram would be: a. easy b. challenging
A 18. I prefer classes in which I:
a. handle equipment or work with models b. participate in a class discussion
B 19. To understand and remember how a machine works, I would:
a. draw a diagram b. write notes
B 20. I enjoy: a. drawing or working with my hands b. speaking, writing, listening
A 21. If I were trying to locate an office on an unfamiliar campus, I would prefer:
a. a map b. written directions
A
b. a. Including more discussion and group activities b. Allowing students to
work on their own more frequently
Part Four
A 22. For a grade in a biology lab, I would prefer to:
a. work with a partner b. work alone
A 23. When faced with a difficult personal problem, I prefer to:
a. discuss it with others b. resolve it myself
A 24. Many instructors could improve their classes by:
a. Including more discussion and group activities b. Allowing students to work on their
own more frequently
B 25. When listening to a lecturer or speaker, I respond more to the:
a. person presenting the ideas b. ideas themselves
B 26. When on a team project, I prefer to: a. work with several team members b. divide the
tasks and complete those assigned to me
B 27. I prefer to shop and do errands: a. with friends b. by myself
A 28. A job in a busy office is:
a. more appealing than working aloneb. less appealing than working alone
Part Five
A 29. To make decisions, I rely on:
a. my experiences and gut feelings b. facts and objective data
A 30. To complete a task, I:
a. can use whatever is available to get the job done
b. must have everything I need at hand
B 31. I prefer to express my ideas and feelings through:
a. music, songs, or poetry b. direct, concise language
B 32. I prefer instructors who: a. allow students to be guided by their own interests
b. make their expectations clear and explicit
B 33. I tend to:
a. challenge and question what I hear and read b. accept what I hear and read
B 34. I prefer: a. essay exams b. objective exams
B 35. In completing an assignment, I prefer to:
a. figure out my own approach b. be told exactly what to do
Auditory
As a student with an auditory learning style, I realize that I am able to understand more
when it is explained to me verbally, rather than reading to learn on my own. I have a difficult
time staying focused on reading assignments and would prefer to take notes from a lecture,
Students are so diverse in regard to their learning styles. Although there may be some
students with auditory learning styles in your classroom, there are likely students with visual
learning styles in the classroom, as well. It is necessary to instruct taking both learning styles
heavily into consideration, but with auditory vs visual learning styles, it is simple to instruct
both in one. Assigning reading for students to learn is a significant component of higher level
courses and common among most curriculums. This is an effective way for students with a
visual learning style to learn, though, it may be significantly ineffective for students with an
auditory style. As a teacher, discussing main points of a reading in detail and reassuring
students of concepts and important ideas can help students that are more likely to learn by
hearing than reading. Direction such as generating questions and answering them aloud
reassure students with visual learning styles of what they read, and teach students with an
Conceptual
a conceptual learning style allows me to listen to ideas and concepts and comprehend them
to understanding the material. Portraying language and ideas in regard to the lesson may be
efficient enough, and even more useful, than practical examples. Many students, though, have
an applied learning style, causing them to learn more effectively from real-life, practical
examples. Incorporating real-life examples for students who have an applied learning style is
likely to increase success for that specific topic, though for students with a conceptual learning
style, it is not always necessary. A more detailed explanation or more vivid ideas may be
helpful for conceptual learners. Practical, real-life examples are helpful for those who are
Spatial
Having a spatial learning style allows me to learn more effectively with hands-on
activities. Although I tend to learn well from verbal instruction, I am able to visualize products
and put things together efficiently. Hands-on activities are great visuals that help me to
understand a concept by seeing it and performing it, rather than just hearing it.
Taking into consideration both a spatial and verbal learning style, coordinating the two
may be possible by teaching through language as well as providing visuals. ELL students are
likely to almost always have a more spatial learning style in a classroom with English instruction.
Providing visuals for these students such as pictures, graphs, or objects will increase the
effectiveness in their learning. Additionally, assigning hands-on activities will allow these
students to perceive a greater idea of the concepts and materials being taught.
Social
Having a social learning style allows me to more effectively complete my assigned work
while working with others. Working independently and receiving reassurance from instructors,
or thinking collaboratively with peers significantly improves my motivation and work ethic,
along with the products of my work. Working independently allows for more procrastination
time, as I am not as self-motivated as I would like to be, and I generally just enjoy spending my
necessary for students with social and independent working styles. An ELL student with a more
social learning style would benefit drastically from working in groups, rather than struggling to
work on their own. Also taking into consideration students with a more independent learning
style, working one-on-one with students with a social learning style will allow students with an
independent learning style to complete their work effectively as well as benefit those who are
more likely to succeed while working with someone else. Giving students a choice between
working collaboratively or independently will sufficiently satisfy students with both learning
styles.
Pragmatic
With a pragmatic learning style, I am more likely to effectively complete my work with a
set of strict guidelines and directions. Although assignments that allow creativity may be more
enjoyable and more easily graded, I do not prefer to use creativity to complete graded
assignments, rather, I would like to follow a list of rules to ensure that I am completely
Students with a pragmatic learning style prefer directions and guidelines while
completing their work, while others, with a more creative learning style, tend to work in their
own preferred ways. Allowing students leeway with their work while providing a set of basic
guidelines is likely to satisfy students with both of these learning styles. ELL students with a
pragmatic learning style may prefer more direction in their assignments. By allowing students
to understand that more detailed directions can be provided if necessary, it allows them to use
any creativity toward the assignment they may have and still follow a list of directions such as a