The first learning style is visual learning.

This style focuses on learning content through reading,

pictures, diagrams, and graphs. A visual learner understands material more through sight and can
process information in pictures or diagrams in their mind. These types of learners understand
visuals a lot more than listening to information. As a teacher, if I have students that are visual
learners, I can utilize white boards and smart boards to write information down for students to
see instead of listening to it. Additionally, I can show videos, pictures, graphs, and diagrams to
convey information.
The next learning style is applied learning. This type of learner prefers real objects and situations
to understand information. Applying it to real-life examples gives the student a better
understanding of the concept. As a teacher, I can give students lots of examples and how the
concept I am teaching may relate to their own life and experiences.
Another learning style is spatial learning. Spatial learners are able to visualize or mentally see
how things work. These learners may be good at drawing, assembling, or repairing things. They
are able to observe and analyze the world around them in pictures rather than words. If I have
students that are spatial learners, I can include lots of visuals and pictures as well as written
words instead of spoken language. Additionally, I will use models to physically show and
demonstrate concepts.
The next learning style is independent learners. These types of learners prefer to work and study
along. They are self-directed, self-motivated, and goal-oriented. Students tend to take initiative
and make decisions on their own. As a teacher, I can give students the opportunity to complete
tasks on their own as well as strategically create groups for students to work in.
The last learning style is pragmatic learning. In the learning style, the students are practical,
logical, and systematic. They like to follow a set of directions of a guide when completing a task.
Students who are pragmatic learners lack creativity and like to have strict guidelines for
activities. As a teacher, I can create rubrics and directions that are explicit when assigning an
activity.
It is important to know your students’ learning styles, especially your ELL students. ELL
students already have difficulty learning because of their lack of English knowledge, so if they
are taught in a way that accommodates their ideal learning styles, they will be more successful in
the classroom.