Learning Styles

Learning Styles

This video is about learning styles and the different ways people learn.
Because people learn best in different ways, it is important when studying to
take into account your preferred way of learning. There have been several
models developed by psychologists to help us understand how we learn.
The one we will take about today is called the “VAK” model and divides all
people into three categories: visual learners, auditory learners and
kinesthetic learners.
Visual learners learn by seeing things. You can explain something to them
over and over but until they actually see it with their own eyes, they may not
get it.
Other people are much more able to remember and understand what they
hear. They may not understand something shown to them in pictures until
someone explains it to them. These people are called auditory learners.
They learn by hearing.
Finally, there are those who like the hands-on approach to learning. They
never really understand something until they get a chance to use it somehow.
They are kinesthetic learners. They learn by doing.
It is very helpful to know what your own preferred learning style is so that
you can personally tailor your study strategies with your learning style in
mind. This makes it an important tool in getting the most out of your study
time.
When you figure out what your own preferred learning style is, you can
implement specific study strategies to make your study time more effective.
For a visual learner, effective study strategies could include:
- drawing diagrams
- mind-mapping
- flashcards
- create a mental picture of the material using visual imagery
- rewriting professors notes in your own words
An auditory learner would find completely different strategies helpful, which
might include:
- taping lectures for review later
- having discussions with other students
- reading things out load (softly, to yourself)
- tutoring other students to reinforce knowledge
- participating in classroom discussions
For a kinesthetic learner, it is important to be involved in every step of the
learning process, and to have a chance to use concepts in a practical
environment. This might include:
- underline or highlight text with different colors
- reteach the topic to your group
- repeat answers while you are walking or jogging
- create practice tests for yourself
I would encourage all of you to take some of the many online quizzes that
help you determine your learning style. They don’t take much time to
complete and they could result in changing for the better the very way you
approach your education.

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"The Lanyard" by Billy Collins

The other day as I was ricocheting slowly
Off the pale blue walls of this room,
Bouncing from typewriter to piano,
From bookshelf to an envelope lying on the floor,
I found myself in the L section of the dictionary
Where my eyes fell upon the word lanyard.

No cookie nibbled by a French novelist
Could send one more suddenly into the past --
A past where I sat at a workbench at a camp
By a deep Adirondack lake
Learning how to braid thin plastic strips
Into a lanyard, a gift for my mother.



I had never seen anyone use a lanyard
Or wear one, if that’s what you did with them,
But that did not keep me from crossing
Strand over strand again and again
Until I had made a boxy
Red and white lanyard for my mother.

She gave me life and milk from her breasts,
And I gave her a lanyard.
She nursed me in many a sickroom,
Lifted teaspoons of medicine to my lips,
Set cold face-cloths on my forehead,
And then led me out into the airy light

And taught me to walk and swim,
And I, in turn, presented her with a lanyard.
Here are thousands of meals, she said,
And here is clothing and a good education.
And here is your lanyard, I replied,
Which I made with a little help from a counselor.

Here is a breathing body and a beating heart,
Strong legs, bones and teeth,
And two clear eyes to read the world, she whispered,
And here, I said, is the lanyard I made at camp.
And here, I wish to say to her now,
Is a smaller gift--not the archaic truth

That you can never repay your mother,
But the rueful admission that when she took
The two-tone lanyard from my hands,
I was as sure as a boy could be
That this useless, worthless thing I wove
Out of boredom would be enough to make us even.

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Present wishes

Present wishes indicate something that is contrary to fact. That is, wishes are something that is untrue but desired. For example,

I wish that I had a sports car.

I wish that I were a doctor.
(The truth is I don't have a sports car.)

(I'm really not a doctor.)

For present wishes, the past tense is used in the that clause, because it indicates a situation that is only imagined. Sometimes the word that is omitted.

She wishes (that) she had a diamond ring.

He wishes (that) he were rich.

To express possibility (can) and future intention (will), use the modals could and would respectively.

She wishes that she could sing.

They wish that she would stop.

When a be verb is required, the word were is used, regardless of the subject.

We wish you were here.

I wish (that) I were taller.

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What is a Descriptive Essay?

The descriptive essay is a genre of essay that asks the student to describe an object, person, place, experience, emotion, situation, etc. This genre encourages the student’s ability to create a written account of a particular experience. What is more, this genre allows for a great deal of artistic freedom (the goal of which is to paint an image that is vivid and moving in the mind of the reader).

One might benefit from keeping in mind this simple maxim: If the reader is unable to clearly form an impression of the thing that you are describing, try, try again!

Here are some guidelines for writing a descriptive essay:

Take time to brainstorm

If your instructor asks you to describe your favorite food, make sure that you jot down some ideas before you begin describing it. For instance, if you choose pizza, you might start by writing down a few words: sauce, cheese, crust, pepperoni, sausage, spices, hot, melted, etc. Once you have written down some words, you can begin by compiling descriptive lists for each one.

Use clear and concise language.

This means that words are chosen carefully, particularly for their relevancy in relation to that which you are intending to describe.

Choose vivid language.

Why use ‘horse’ when you can choose ‘stallion’? Why not use ‘tempestuous’ instead of ‘violent’? Or why not ‘miserly’ in place of ‘cheap’? Such choices form a firmer image in the mind of the reader and often times offer nuanced meanings that serve better one’s purpose.

Use your senses!

Remember, if you are describing something, you need to be appealing to the senses of the reader. Explain how the thing smelled, felt, sounded, tasted, or looked. Embellish the moment with senses.

What were you thinking?!

If you can describe emotions or feelings related to your topic, you will connect with the reader on a deeper level. Many have felt crushing loss in their lives, or ecstatic joy, or mild complacency. Tap into this emotional reservoir in order to achieve your full descriptive potential.

Leave the reader with a clear impression.

One of your goals is to evoke a strong sense of familiarity and appreciation in the reader. If your reader can walk away from the essay craving the very pizza you just described, you are on your way to writing effective descriptive essays.

Be organized!

It is easy to fall into an incoherent rambling of emotions and senses when writing a descriptive essay. However, you must strive to present an organized and logical description if the reader is to come away from the essay with a cogent sense of what it is you are attempting to describe.

Writing

How to write an essay

Introduction Paragraph

What is an introduction paragraph? The introduction paragraph is the first paragraph of your essay.

What does it do? It introduces the main idea of your essay. A good opening paragraph captures the interest of your reader and tells why your topic is important.

How do I write one?

1. Write the thesis statement. The main idea of the essay is stated in a single sentence called the thesis statement. You must limit your entire essay to the topic you have introduced in your thesis statement.
2. Provide some background information about your topic. You can use interesting facts, quotations, or definitions of important terms you will use later in the essay.

Example: Hockey has been a part of life in Canada for over 120 years. It has evolved into an extremely popular sport watched and played by millions of Canadians. The game has gone through several changes since hockey was first played in Canada.

Supporting Paragraphs

What are supporting paragraphs? Supporting paragraphs make up the main body of your essay.

What do they do? They develop the main idea of your essay.

How do I write them?

1. List the points that develop the main idea of your essay.
2. Place each supporting point in its own paragraph.
3. Develop each supporting point with facts, details, and examples.

To connect your supporting paragraphs, you should use special transition words. Transition words link your paragraphs together and make your essay easier to read. Use them at the beginning and end of your paragraphs.

Examples of transition words that can help you to link your paragraphs together:

For listing different points : First - Second - Third

For additional ideas : Another In addition to- Related to- Furthermore - Also

For counter examples: However - Even though - On the other hand -Nevertheless

To show cause and effect : Therefore - Thus- As a result of- Consequently

Like all good paragraphs, each supporting paragraph should have a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a summary sentence.

Summary Paragraph

What is a summary paragraph? The summary paragraph comes at the end of your essay after you have finished developing your ideas. The summary paragraph is often called a "conclusion."

What does it do? It summarizes or restates the main idea of the essay. You want to leave the reader with a sense that your essay is complete.

How do I write one?
1. Restate the strongest points of your essay that support your main idea.
2. Conclude your essay by restating the main idea in different words.
3. Give your personal opinion or suggest a plan for action.

Example: Overall, the changes that occurred in hockey have helped to improve the game. Hockey is faster and more exciting as a result of changes in the past 120 years. For these reasons, modern hockey is a better game than hockey in the 1890s.

Writing Stage

What is the writing stage? The writing stage is when you turn your ideas into sentences.

Five Writing Steps:

1. For the introduction, write the thesis statement and give some background information.
2. Develop each supporting paragraph and make sure to follow the correct paragraph format.
3. Write clear and simple sentences to express your meaning.
4. Focus on the main idea of your essay.
5. Use a dictionary to help you find additional words to express your meaning.

Editing Essays

What is the editing stage? The editing stage is when you check your essay for mistakes and correct them.

Grammar and Spelling
1. Check your spelling.
2. Check your grammar.
3. Read your essay again.
4. Make sure each sentence has a subject.
5. Make sure your subjects and verbs agree with each other.
6. Check the verb tenses of each sentence.
7. Make sure that each sentence makes sense.

Style and Organization
1. Make sure your essay has an introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a summary paragraph.
2. Check that you have a thesis statement that identifies the main idea of the essay.
3. Check that all your paragraphs follow the proper paragraph format.
4. See if your essay is interesting.

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