Below are links to the materials we used in class on Tuesday, which will be useful for completing the reflective assignment. Additionally, I've posted up the descriptions of the possible reading and writing styles that are revealed by your answers to the learning styles quiz.
Learning Styles Quiz
Writing Across Borders
Possible reading styles:
* If you are a verbal learner, a social learner, or both, you probably find reading a comfortable and convenient way to obtain information.
* If you are a spatial learner you may prefer graphic images of video and film to those of printed material.
* If you are a spatial learner, it might be helpful to create mental pictures of people and places as you read. In addition, use graphic organizers and diagrams to organize the ideas in an essay.
* If you are a social learner, try discussing a reading assignment with a classmate both before and after reading. After reading something, discuss your reactions to it.
* If you are an abstract learner, a creative learner, or both, you might tend to overlook details while focusing instead on the "big ideas" and overall message of a reading. Be sure to highlight important points and concentrate on facts and supporting details.
Possible writing styles:
* A pragmatic learner tends to write tightly organized drafts, but the draft may lack interest, originality, or sufficient content.
* A creative learner may write drafts that lack organization.
* Independent learners often need extra time for reflection and should be sure to leave sufficient time between drafting and revising.
* Social learners often find discussing revision plans with a peer helpful.
* Verbal learners might prefer to use an outline to check the organization of their drafts.
* Spatial learners may find it more helpful to draw a graphic organizer.
* Rational learners should be sure their drafts do not seem dull or impersonal, adding personal examples and vivid descriptions where appropriate.
* Emotional learners, whose writing may tend to be overly personal, should state their ideas directly without showing undue concern for those who may disagree.
* Concrete learners tend to focus on specifics and should check that their thesis and topic sentences are clearly stated.
* Abstract learners tend to focus on general ideas and should be sure they have enough supporting details.
Learning Styles Quiz
Writing Across Borders
Possible reading styles:
* If you are a verbal learner, a social learner, or both, you probably find reading a comfortable and convenient way to obtain information.
* If you are a spatial learner you may prefer graphic images of video and film to those of printed material.
* If you are a spatial learner, it might be helpful to create mental pictures of people and places as you read. In addition, use graphic organizers and diagrams to organize the ideas in an essay.
* If you are a social learner, try discussing a reading assignment with a classmate both before and after reading. After reading something, discuss your reactions to it.
* If you are an abstract learner, a creative learner, or both, you might tend to overlook details while focusing instead on the "big ideas" and overall message of a reading. Be sure to highlight important points and concentrate on facts and supporting details.
Possible writing styles:
* A pragmatic learner tends to write tightly organized drafts, but the draft may lack interest, originality, or sufficient content.
* A creative learner may write drafts that lack organization.
* Independent learners often need extra time for reflection and should be sure to leave sufficient time between drafting and revising.
* Social learners often find discussing revision plans with a peer helpful.
* Verbal learners might prefer to use an outline to check the organization of their drafts.
* Spatial learners may find it more helpful to draw a graphic organizer.
* Rational learners should be sure their drafts do not seem dull or impersonal, adding personal examples and vivid descriptions where appropriate.
* Emotional learners, whose writing may tend to be overly personal, should state their ideas directly without showing undue concern for those who may disagree.
* Concrete learners tend to focus on specifics and should check that their thesis and topic sentences are clearly stated.
* Abstract learners tend to focus on general ideas and should be sure they have enough supporting details.
