Grace Winterle

Professor Reilly

EDUC 359

16 September 2020

Learning Styles

1. This child in my classroom is a visual learner, meaning that the student relies mainly on

visual modes of learning and reading. The student tends to study pictures, read diagrams,

and rely on graphs to gather information for a certain topic. This learner would rather see

the teacher do a demonstration rather than listen to oral directions. Also, the student finds

it easier to obtain information when they see visuals presented on the board rather than

hear the information being taught. It is so important to know an ELL student’s needs

because then I can better meet their needs to help them succeed. In the classroom, as a

teacher, I can use powerpoints with a lot of visuals and less words to present information

to the student. I also would print out directions for an assignment and give them to the

student as well as demonstrate what needs to be done so that the student understands. I

could also have instructional print and visuals presented all around the classroom so that

the child is constantly being exposed to information while they are transitioning into a

new school environment.

2. This student in my classroom is an applied learner, meaning that they prefer real objects

and situations. This student enjoys being hands-on in the classroom instead of taking

notes and listening to lectures. This student relies on real-life demonstrations and

examples in order to know the task that needs to be done. Knowing that this student
 prefers to use real objects for assignments is crucial because then I can provide the

student with those materials so that they can learn and do well. In order to help this

applied learner, I can provide students with directions that they can follow for an

assignment and materials such as formulas for the student to use to complete a problem.

Supplying ELL students with real objects and situations could extremely help the student

when transitioning to a new school.

3. This student in my classroom is a spatial learner, meaning that they are able to visualize

and mentally see how things work. This student is exceptionally good at drawing and

assembling things. They prefer to do activities that are more hands-on and use their mind

to visualize how they want something to be done. Knowing this about the student is an

advantage because then I can base my activities and assignments based on how the

student learns and can try my best to make everything hands-on. I can apply the ELL

student’s learning style to my instruction by allowing the student to make diagrams,

charts, visuals, or visual representations for each assignment.

4. This child in my classroom is a social learner, meaning that they prefer to work on

assignments with their peers and instructors. This ELL student enjoys interacting with

other students inside and outside of the classroom. The student relies on the assistance of

other students to complete tasks. Also, the student relies on a lot of help from their

teacher when they do not understand a lesson or assignment. Knowing that the student is

a social learner is an advantage because then I can base my lessons around group-oriented

work and activities. I can hold class discussions after a lecture, or allow for a lot of group

work so that students can work with their peers and assist each other with assignments. It
 is important that I know what type of learner this student is during their transition into a

new school environment because I can allow them time to talk and work with their other

classmates. That being said, ELL students can meet new friends and always have people

to talk to.

5. This student in my classroom is a pragmatic learner, meaning that they are practical,

logical, and systematic. This student relies on the teacher to provide a set of clear

directions to guide the student when completing an assignment. The student needs to

have directions at hand when they are completing a task and likes to be told exactly what

to do. In the classroom, I can always provide the student with precise directions so that

they are never confused with any assignments, and so that they have a clear idea of how

to go about an assignment. Knowing that the ELL student is a pragmatic learner is crucial

when they are transitioning into a new school because I can always provide them with the

materials they need to do well in school, and so that they always understand what needs

to be done for assignments.