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Chapter 1: Learning Preferences and Strategies
TABLE 1-1 STUDY TOOLS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ALIGN WITH THE FOUR SENSES
Visual Study Tools
Lecture transcriptions Textbook exercises Discussion boards Live demonstrations PowerPoint presentations Mind mapping Diagrams Graphs Acronyms
Illustrations Photos Videos Puzzles Games Timelines Maps Internet data Mnemonics
Handouts Symbols Patterns
Shapes Colors Flash cards Memory palace Personal observations Simulations Writing and drawing Creating images to represent words Describing images aloud Describing processes aloud Flash cards speaking aloud Sounding out words aloud Flash cards with a partner Live demonstrations with audio
Tables Charts
Models Posters
Auditory Study Tools
Live classroom lectures Recorded classroom lectures
Songs Rhymes Games Debates Interviewing Role-playing aloud Reading aloud Songs Rhymes Games Debates Interviewing Role-playing aloud Reading aloud
Oral discussions Voice recordings Videos with audio Podcasts Group projects
Simulations with audio Expressive tone of voice
Verbal Study Tools
Teaching others Summarizing notes aloud Explaining concepts Oral discussions Reciting data Group projects Speeches
Describing images aloud Describing processes aloud Flash cards speaking aloud Sounding out words aloud Flash cards with a partner Simulations Using expressive tone of voice
Kinesthetic Study Tools
Using hand gestures Physically imitating objects Physical demonstrations Practicing a skill Songs with movements Rhymes with movements
Games with movements Role-playing with movements Imaginary writing in air Writing and drawing Writing and rewriting
Tracing images with finger Touching models/objects Physical simulations Acting out flash cards Creating models
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