Learning Styles in the Classroom

Hours: 24 / Access Length: 180 Days / Delivery: Online, Self-Paced
Retail Price: $321.00

Course Overview:

This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to design personalized and effective educational experiences by understanding and applying various learning style theories. You will learn to identify individual preferences, create differentiated instruction, and integrate models such as Gregorc’s Mind Style, Dunn and Dunn’s stimuli dimensions, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, and Fleming’s VARK modalities. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to implement individualized learning plans, foster student engagement, and adapt teaching approaches to diverse classroom dynamics, preparing you to support academic success through innovative, learner-centered strategies.

Students will:

• Understand the concept of learning styles and their significance in tailoring educational approaches to individual needs.
• Analyze the five dimensions of the Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Model and their impact on the learning process.
• Understand Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences and its role in redefining traditional concepts of intelligence.
• Identify the four VARK modalities (Visual, Aural, Read-Write, Kinesthetic) and their associated learning preferences.
• Explore how various learning style assessment tools are designed to accommodate diverse learner profiles.
• Understand the "Yes I Can!" Model as a framework for integrating individualized instruction with technology.
• Analyze how diverse learning styles influence classroom dynamics and the need for differentiated instruction.
• Develop instructional strategies that integrate various intelligences to address the needs of all learners.
• Explore how multimodal learners benefit from integrating diverse learning strategies.
• Develop strategies to manage classroom behavior and optimize instructional time using personalized learning systems.

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Anthony Gregorc

In this lesson, you will learn about the work of Anthony Gregorc and his research on learning styles. You will understand how personality differences influence communication and discover how to navigate these differences to foster better interactions and understanding between individuals.

Lesson 2: Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Model

This lesson focuses on the work of Dunn and Dunn, exploring how various stimuli influence learning and the ways you can adapt the school environment to meet diverse needs. You will learn how to identify these critical factors and apply strategies to create an engaging and supportive learning atmosphere for students.

Lesson 3: Howard Gardner

This lesson discusses the work of Howard Gardner and his Multiple Intelligences theory, which highlights individual talents and aptitudes. You will learn how to recognize different types of intelligence and apply this understanding to create learning experiences that cater to the unique strengths of each student, fostering their growth and potential.

Lesson 4: Neil Fleming and the VARK Learning Styles Model

This lesson highlights the work of Neil D. Fleming and his development of the VARK questionnaire, designed to assess an individual’s preferred methods for receiving information and delivering communication. You will learn how to identify these preferences and apply them to create more effective and personalized instructional and communication strategies.

Lesson 5: Assessing Learning Styles

This lesson focuses on using your knowledge of learning styles to create individualized learning experiences. You will explore methods to align teaching strategies with learners' preferences, ensuring their needs are met in a meaningful way. By understanding how to adapt instruction, you will enhance the overall effectiveness of your educational approach.

Lesson 6: The Yes I Can! Model of Organizing Teaching Within These Learning Styles

This lesson demonstrates how research on learning styles was integrated into an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) system called The Yes I Can! program. You will learn how the system connects research findings to practical applications, empowering you to support learners with customized plans that address their individual needs and promote success.

All necessary course materials are included.

System Requirements:

Internet Connectivity Requirements:

• Cable, Fiber, DSL, or LEO Satellite (i.e. Starlink) internet with speeds of at least 10mb/sec download and 5mb/sec upload are recommended for the best experience.

NOTE: While cellular hotspots may allow access to our courses, users may experience connectivity issues by trying to access our learning management system.  This is due to the potential high download and upload latency of cellular connections.   Therefore, it is not recommended that students use a cellular hotspot as their primary way of accessing their courses.

Hardware Requirements:

• CPU: 1 GHz or higher
• RAM: 4 GB or higher
• Resolution: 1280 x 720 or higher.  1920x1080 resolution is recommended for the best experience.
• Speakers / Headphones
• Microphone for Webinar or Live Online sessions.

Operating System Requirements:

• Windows 7 or higher.
• Mac OSX 10 or higher.
• Latest Chrome OS
• Latest Linux Distributions
  

NOTE: While we understand that our courses can be viewed on Android and iPhone devices, we do not recommend the use of these devices for our courses. The size of these devices do not provide a good learning environment for students taking online or live online based courses.

Web Browser Requirements:

• Latest Google Chrome is recommended for the best experience.
• Latest Mozilla FireFox
• Latest Microsoft Edge
• Latest Apple Safari

Basic Software Requirements (These are recommendations of software to use):

• Office suite software (Microsoft Office, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice)
• PDF reader program (Adobe Reader, FoxIt)
• Courses may require other software that is described in the above course outline.