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Chapter 1: Learning Preferences and Strategies
FIGURE 1-5 People who prefer kinesthetic learning touch objects or move their bodies to help process and remember information.
chance to “practice” skills in your mind and even move your body, arms, and hands as you would when performing the actual skill. When the content is theo- retical, you still benefit from physical movement.
Other Preferences
In addition to sensory preferences, you may have a social inclination for learn- ing. If you notice that interacting with others helps you grasp and understand information, you may benefit from a social learning environment. On the other hand, you may feel that you do your best when working alone without the dis- traction of others, in a solitary learning environment. Don’t limit yourself to one or the other. Learning in both environments is valuable. Social Learning Many people learn effectively when they can interact with other people (Figure 1-6). They enjoy group synergy (the enhanced action of two or more agents working together cooperatively) and can think things through with the verbal exchange that
FIGURE 1-6 Many people prefer social learning.
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