Newspapers are agents of information. Sometimes there is too much of news that the supply is much more than the need. I wonder how much of a newspaper is actually consumed by the people. I have heard about a media house printing much more than the recquired amount just to stay ahead in the media research polls.
I have made it a point to consume little of the media. I think too much media will kill you. the only media which I am voraciously consuming these days are the Podcasts. I am sure that one day I will write about my podcasting experience. the words below are taken from the Hindu – India’s national newspaper. It was an eye-opener for me. I am sure that the article will help any teacher who is interested in the art of learning.
Four types of Learners:
Categorization of learning styles is one devised by Honey and Mumford who have further based their four categories of learners based on Kolb’s Learning style Model. Let’s begin with action. these are known as the ‘activists’. Activists like action and are enthusiastic individuals. they are eager to do tasks and activities. Games, and exercises excite the activist so the course for this type of learner will have to be action packed, with activities that involve direct interaction, games, discussions, competions and debate. Not everyone likes activity.
some like to sit back and reflect and hence are known as ‘reflectors’. the study shows that this kind of learning is the mater observer. they watch and collect data, analyse and then draw conclusions or reflect. they probably learn best from examples and by simply watching and listening to others.
A similar group would be the ‘theorist’. However the theorist may delve in greater detail on graphs, and diagrams.
After all the thinking, reflecting and theorizing, comes the ‘pragmatist’. this is the practical worker. He likes to see the practicality and the direct end result of everything hence this kind of learner., likes to learn new techniques and applications and try them out to see their usability. He isn’t fond of discussion and debate, but would rather see examples, case studies and their conclusions.
I have made it a point to consume little of the media. I think too much media will kill you. the only media which I am voraciously consuming these days are the Podcasts. I am sure that one day I will write about my podcasting experience. the words below are taken from the Hindu – India’s national newspaper. It was an eye-opener for me. I am sure that the article will help any teacher who is interested in the art of learning.
Four types of Learners:
Categorization of learning styles is one devised by Honey and Mumford who have further based their four categories of learners based on Kolb’s Learning style Model. Let’s begin with action. these are known as the ‘activists’. Activists like action and are enthusiastic individuals. they are eager to do tasks and activities. Games, and exercises excite the activist so the course for this type of learner will have to be action packed, with activities that involve direct interaction, games, discussions, competions and debate. Not everyone likes activity.
some like to sit back and reflect and hence are known as ‘reflectors’. the study shows that this kind of learning is the mater observer. they watch and collect data, analyse and then draw conclusions or reflect. they probably learn best from examples and by simply watching and listening to others.
A similar group would be the ‘theorist’. However the theorist may delve in greater detail on graphs, and diagrams.
After all the thinking, reflecting and theorizing, comes the ‘pragmatist’. this is the practical worker. He likes to see the practicality and the direct end result of everything hence this kind of learner., likes to learn new techniques and applications and try them out to see their usability. He isn’t fond of discussion and debate, but would rather see examples, case studies and their conclusions.
Courtsey
The Hindu
March 26, 2008
Uzma Hyder
The Hindu
March 26, 2008
Uzma Hyder
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