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	Learning Styles Online.com - including a free inventory
		Learning styles are a way to help improve your quality of learning.
		Understand what learning styles are and the basis for styles.
		Learning styles are useful however they've also been the subject of much hype.
	www.learning-styles-online.com (288 words)

	Adapting your learning with learning styles helps you learn faster
		Using multiple learning styles and “multiple intelligences” for learning is a relatively new approach.
		A result is that we often label those who use these learning styles and techniques as “bright.” Those who use less favored learning styles often find themselves in lower classes, with various not-so-complimentary labels and sometimes lower quality teaching.
		If the physical style is more like you, it’s likely that you use your body and sense of touch to learn and understand the world around you.
	www.accelerated-learning-online.com /styles (1209 words)

	Learning Styles, including free inventory
		However several studies have shown that the current use of styles in learning is not effective.
		After looking at the results of several studies on the effectiveness of learning styles in schools, we've taken a different approach.
		Learning styles can help you learn faster, however to gain real benefits you need to use them as part of a comprehensive learning system.
	www.memletics.com /manual/learning-styles.asp (355 words)

	Learning styles : support4learning (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Learning Styles - helpful way of explaining how your learning style can be applied to your studying at university, in relation to perceiving information, processing information & organising & presenting information, with explanations, links & study tips.
		Learning Styles Profiler - based on a biological theory of learning & is free for individual use, appears to be focused on business use.
		Learning style taxonomies for post-16 learners - an evaluation - this study looks at models & inventories of learning styles & their contribution to post-16 learning, describing & assessing the most influential ideas, from Learning & Skills Research Centre.
	www.support4learning.org.uk /education/learning_styles.cfm (984 words)

	Learning Styles
		Learning Style Theory proposes that different people learn in different ways and that it is good to know what your own preferred learning style is.
		What is Learning Style (Move through the article abstracts to the explanation of learning style and a discussion of learning style models)
		Learning Theories (database of 50 major theories of learning and instruction).
	www.d.umn.edu /student/loon/acad/strat/lrnsty.html (200 words)

	TIP: Concepts
		Furthermore, styles are usually considered to be bipolar dimensions whereas abilities are unipolar (ranging from zero to a maximum value).
		Theoretically, cognitive and learning styles could be used to predict what kind of instructional strategies or methods would be most effective for a given individual and learning task.
		And the learning styles framework developed by Dunn and Dunn (1999) seems to be useful in terms of creating teacher awareness of individual differences in learning.
	tip.psychology.org /styles.html (565 words)

	Learnng Styles take your test.
		Knowing your learning style will help you develop coping strategies to compensate for your weaknesses and capitalize on your strengths.
		This page provides an explanation of what learning styles and multiple intelligence are all about, an interactive assessment of your learning style/MI, and practical tips to make your learning style work for you.
		Learning styles are simply different approaches or ways of learning.
	www.ldpride.net /learningstyles.MI.htm (810 words)

	kolb's learning styles, experiential learning theory, kolb's learning styles inventory and diagram
		In turn, Kolb's learning styles model and experiential learning theory are today acknowledged by academics, teachers, managers and trainers as truly seminal works; fundamental concepts towards our understanding and explaining human learning behaviour, and towards helping others to learn.
		This learning style is prevalent and useful in roles requiring action and initiative.
		The ability to use or 'switch between' different styles is not one that we should assume comes easily or naturally to many people.
	www.businessballs.com /kolblearningstyles.htm (2465 words)

	Learning Styles - Helping Children Succeed in School - University of Illinois Extension
		Learning is reflected in the way we respond to environmental, social, emotional and physical stimuli, to understand new information.
		It is not unusual for parents to prefer a different style of learning than their child.
		Trying different methods of learning may prevent the children from feeling frustrated and inadequate when they are not able to work up to their potential.
	www.urbanext.uiuc.edu /succeed/04-learningstyles.html (665 words)

	Brad Cox, Ph.D.
		The learning styles of those who prefer sensing are characterized by a preference for direct, concrete experiences; moderate to high degrees of structure; linear, sequential learning; and, often, a need to know why before doing something.
		To the contrary, students preferring the sensing learning pattern indicated that their primary reason for attending the university was to be well-off financially and to have administrative responsibility.
		Ongoing assessment of both student learning and the learning environment is also a critical ingredient in "bridging the gap." It is apparent that new students need frequent feedback on their performance.
	www.virtualschool.edu /mon/Academia/KierseyLearningStyles.html (3327 words)

	Learning Styles
		Learning style is a concept that can be important in this movement, not only in informing teaching practices but also in bringing to the surface issues that help faculty and administrators think more deeply about their roles and the organizational culture in which they carry out their responsibilities.
		Learning style has been the focus of considerable study, and a number of colleges and universities have made it an important part of their work.
		The most pressing need is to learn more about the learning styles of minority students--a particularly important subject in the face of participation and graduation rates that indicate higher education is not serving fl students well.
	www.ntlf.com /html/lib/bib/88dig.htm (1343 words)

	Learning Styles
		Learning styles, learning modalities and learning strengths may be classified as sensory, perceptual, Cognitive Information Processing, personality type, personal talents or situational.
		There is little doubt that students can modify their learning style as they mature and gain experience in a range of learning methods.
		Although classroom modifications made to take advantage of student learning strengths are very valuable, it is also necessary for students to develop alternative learning strategies and thinking skills to prepare them for the tasks that require specific modalities.
	members.shaw.ca /priscillatheroux/styles.html (637 words)

	Applying What We Know - Student Learning Styles
		If students haven’t learned how to learn, they may not be able to be effectively trained in a career that they choose.
		It is my hope that by understanding your students’ learning styles, you will be better able to adapt your teaching styles and strategies to meet their needs.
		The second secret is to know the most efficient learning style of the task you have chosen to learn.
	www.csrnet.org /csrnet/articles/student-learning-styles.html (938 words)

	Learning Styles
		The best approach for an instructor to take is to address a variety of learning styles with their teaching plan.
		Teachers should make students aware of the various learning styles and encourage them to consider their preferred style as they complete their studies.
		Some students really increase their learn potential when they are give they opportunity to do something by themselves Especially in a science classroom there should be plenty of opportunities to learn by doing.
	www.ndt-ed.org /TeachingResources/ClassroomTips/Learning_Styles.htm (802 words)

	Learning Styles, XU LAC
		But learning styles are not limited to the senses of hearing and sight; there are as many different ways of learning as there are learners.
		And while learning styles are as varied as the students who come to Xavier University, there are some specific categories into which people can be classified as learners, and some specific hints we can use to more effectively learn through our learning styles.
		There are many facets of learning styles that are not covered by these inventories, and most people have overlapping strengths within their learning styles.
	www.xu.edu /lac/learning_styles.htm (727 words)

	Kids, Parents & Advocates
		The theory of Learning Styles is based generally on the concept that there are three perceptual pathways to learning: visual (sight), kinesthetic (body, sensation, motion), and auditory (sound); and three states of consciousness: conscious, subconscious and unconscious.
		A learning style is identified by connecting perceptual pathways and states of consciousness.
		A learning style is typically determined by age 7, she said.
	www.weac.org /kids/june96/styles.htm (475 words)

	Funderstanding - Learning Styles (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The learning styles theory implies that how much individuals learn has more to do with whether the educational experience is geared toward their particular style of learning than whether or not they are "smart." In fact, educators should not ask, "Is this student smart?" but rather "How is this student smart?"
		The concept of learning styles is rooted in the classification of psychological types.
		The learning styles theory is based on research demonstrating that, as the result of heredity, upbringing, and current environmental demands, different individuals have a tendency to both perceive and process information differently.
	www.funderstanding.com /learning_styles.cfm (345 words)

	Index of Learning Styles
		The Index of Learning Styles is an on-line instrument used to assess preferences on four dimensions (active/reflective, sensing/intuitive, visual/verbal, and sequential/global) of a learning style model formulated by Richard M. Felder and Linda K. Silverman.
		The ILS may be used at no cost for non-commercial purposes by individuals who wish to determine their own learning style profile and by educators who wish to use it for teaching, advising, or research.
		A student's learning style profile provides an indication of possible strengths and possible tendencies or habits that might lead to difficulty in academic settings.
	www.ncsu.edu /felder-public/ILSpage.html (613 words)

	Learning Styles - Learning Effectively by Understanding Your Learning Preferences
		And, by understanding learning styles, you can learn to create an environment in which everyone can learn from you, not just those who use your preferred style.
		Learning styles and preferences vary for each of us and in different situations.
		Once you start learning in new ways you’ll be amazed at how much more you catch and how much easier it is to assimilate information and make sense of what is going on.
	www.mindtools.com /mnemlsty.html (2147 words)

	The Upsidedown Schoolroom: Learning Styles
		The more you learn about your children's learning style, the easier it is to understand why some things "work" for them, or others don't.
		One last item of note; it has been suggested that learning disabilities are really learning "differences", and denote a cultural issue of favoured learning modes rather than a disability.
		"Richard Felder is developing a model of learning styles and a parallel model of teaching styles that seems to apply well to students in technical disciplines.
	www.upsidedownschoolroom.com /learningstyles.shtml (1374 words)

	Perceptual Modality Preference Survey
		I can learn better by touching or holding objects than by physically participating in activities such as sports or games.
		I can learn better by looking at things like movies and slides than by physically participating in activities such as sports and games.
		I can learn better by talking with others than by physically participating in activities such as sports and games.
	www.learningstyles.org /survey/index.html (647 words)

	Learning Styles - take Learning Styles Test
		This set of links explains the meanings of LD Pride and Deaf Pride and offers you a chance to contribute your own definition in the What is LD Pride to you?
		If you have a reading disability, you can download a FREE program which reads web pages and text files out loud!
		Inspired by Deaf Pride, this site has been developed as an interactive community resource for adults with invisible disabilities (ID) such as learning disabilities (LD), mental illness, Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder and other neurological disorders.
	www.ldpride.net (410 words)

	Your Title Here
		They are capable of learning effectively from lectures, and enjoy independent research, analysis of data, and hearing what "the experts" have to say.
		The task for educators is to prove this to students, so they will understand the importance of every leaning mode in preparing them for the unforeseen and ever-changing patterns of their lives.
		The most important thing to know about learning styles is that one style is not better than another.
	homeschoolinformation.com /Approaches/learning_styles.htm (1146 words)

	Illinois Online Network: Educational Resources
		Everyone has their own "style" for collecting and organizing information into useful knowledge, and the online environment can be particularly well suited to some learning styles and personality needs.
		Online learning environments are used to their highest potential for collaborative learning which complements many students' learning styles, and independent learners have also found online courses to be well suited to their needs.
		Because learners have different learning styles or a combination of styles, online educators should design activities that address their modes of learning in order to provide significant experiences for each class participant.
	www.ion.uillinois.edu /resources/tutorials/id/learningStyles.asp (684 words)

	Index of Learning Styles
		The Index of Learning Styles is an on-line instrument used to assess preferences on four dimensions (active/reflective, sensing/intuitive, visual/verbal, and sequential/global) of a learning style model formulated by Richard M. Felder and Linda K. Silverman.
		The ILS may be used at no cost for non-commercial purposes by individuals who wish to determine their own learning style profile and by educators who wish to use it for teaching, advising, or research.
		A student's learning style profile provides an indication of possible strengths and possible tendencies or habits that might lead to difficulty in academic settings.
	www2.ncsu.edu /unity/lockers/users/f/felder/public/ILSpage.html (613 words)

	Topic: Learning Styles
		Learning Styles for Educators — In this 5-hour online professional development module, discover ways to immediately apply learning styles to your classroom.
		In each of these 5-hour professional development modules learn specific grade-level examples and activities for each learning style.
		Learn how to help your child successfully complete assignments using their natural learning styles.
	www.plsweb.com /topics/learning_styles (275 words)

	Learning Styles
		It appears that the best use of this information is to help teachers broaden their array of teaching strategies so that students are learning at least part of the time in ways they find comfortable, and at other times in ways that stretch them into new ways of thinking and learning.
		The author shares how her personal learning challenges and unique experience at the playground led her to develop a dynamic learning theory and assessment, addressing learners' cognitive, affective and sensory learning style values while recognizing the similarities between how people learn and how they play.
		She proposes that 'the single most important and yet simple thing a teacher or parent can do for students is to give them the knowledge of what their learning style is and how to use it.' She has developed some tools to help students identify their learning styles in order to best use their intelligence.
	www.newhorizons.org /strategies/styles/front_styles.htm (676 words)

	Learning Theory: Learning Styles- Learnativity.com
		We should learn our perception style so we can seek out information in the format that we process most directly.
		Their similarity is that both types perceive information through nerve ends in the skin, as well as organs through muscles, tendons, and joints.
		As learners, the most important thing we can gather from processing styles is to know our own physiologic preferences and choose instructional media accordingly when possible.
	www.learnativity.com /learningstyles.html (1418 words)

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