Samantha Milite

EDUC 359
Prof. Reilly
7 September 2017

Learning Styles Assignment

For the first test, my results said I was a visual learner. Visual learners remember what

they read or write, they enjoy visual projects, and they understand information best when they

SEE it. The visual learner remembers 75% of what they read or see. Generally, global visual

learners will process iconic (pictorial) information before reading the printed text. For an ELL

student, this learning style could be very helpful because they will be able to remember pictures

and words easily. An important addition to the classroom would be signs with decorative

pictures so these students can remember the words associated with the picture.

The next text revealed that I was a Conceptual learner. This means that I prefer to work

with language and ideas; for conceptual learner, practical applications are not necessary for

understanding. Conceptual learners learn best by organizing materials that lack order, use

outlining, and focusing on organizational patterns. This learning style could be helpful to an ELL

student because they could organize material into graphic organizers to learn new words. As a

teacher adding graphic organizers would not only help the ELL student but other students with

this learning style.

The third test concluded that I am a spatial learner, which means I can visualize or

"mentally see" how things work or how they are positioned in space. Spatial learners strengths

may include drawing, assembling things or repairing. Spatial learners may use learning strategies

like mapping, outlining, drawing diagrams, making charts or sketches. If an ELL student was

also a spatial learner the student, it could be helpful because this learning style is very visual and
they could use this method to learn new material. A teacher could instruct an ELL student to

draw and explain a picture after reading a story.

The fourth test indicated that I am a social learner, which means I prefer to work with

others closely and directly. Strategies of social learner include study groups, studying with a

partner, interacting with my professors, working with a tutor, and taking classes with a

discussion format. This learning style could be helpful for an ELL student because social

interaction is necessary for language acquisition. ELL students could use this social time to

practice and improve their language skills, therefore a teacher could use a pair and share tactic

to encourage this.

The last test stated that I am a creative learner, meaning that I prefer to learn through

discovery or experimentation. Creative learners are known for being comfortable with taking

risks and following hunches. This learning style would be helpful to an ELL because they will be

willing to try and practice learning a new language. By being open to experimenting and taking

risks; they could be more successful in their transition to new school and environment.