Lesson 3- Read/Write
Learning Objectives
Participants will be able to
- Understand unique characteristics of the Read/Write learning style.
- Demonstrate knowledge of supporting material for Read/Write learning style.
- Identify study strategies that are helpful.
- Develop study strategies that are more effective for Read/Write learners.
- Analyze the use of multimedia formats from various media that support this learning style.
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Read/write learners learn, as you have probably guessed, primarily by reading and writing. This type of learner is someone who needs to read and/or write down the information to learn it.
Characteristics of the Read/Write Learning Style
There are many specific characteristics of read/write learners including:
- enjoy reading in their free time
- write very detailed notes
- do well with multiple choice and essay tests
- learn best by reading and rereading the textbook or their notes, writing and rewriting their notes
- organizing items into lists
- prefer writing essays to oral presentations
- may articulate themselves better when writing rather than talking
Strategies for Read/Write Learners
There are a few strategies you can use to enhance yours, or your students, read/write learning skills:
- write out words/notes again and again
- re-read your notes repeatedly
- use handouts
- read websites and books
- re-write important ideas and information into your own words
- use titles and headings that clearly explain what follows
- order things into priorities of importance, or categories
- organize any diagrams, graphs … into statements
- find and read supplementary information on what you’re learning about
Sources
https://learningstyles101com.wordpress.com/blog/read-write-learner/
https://test.ccri.edu/success/pdf/sc_LearningStyles-FINAL.pdf
https://kwikpass.org/vark-learning-styles/
https://homeschooliowa.org/discovering-developing-childs-learning-styles/
