Learning Style

My learning styles are Sensing, Visual, Sequencial, and Formal Authority.

My sensing side means that I like learning facts, solving problems by well-established methods and dislike complications and surprises. Sensors are more likely than intuitors to resent being tested on material that has not been explicitly covered in class. Sensors tend to be patient with details and good at memorizing facts and doing hands-on (laboratory) work. Sensors tend to be more practical and careful. Sensors don't like courses that have no apparent connection to the real world. This makes me teach in a way that benefits sensing individuals. I see that I often do not give enough opportunities for students to be innovative in the classroom.

My visual side means that I like to do a lot of pictures, writing, and demonstrations, but I think I need to work on giving students opportunities to talk more for the auditory learners.

My sequencial side is good for the subject of science. For my students that are more global, the suggestion was made to have students skim the chapter before beginning to give students a chance to start with the big picture and then fill in the pieces.

Lastly I was listed as a formal authority teacher. I found a site that said this about the subject "Teachers who have a formal authority teaching style tend to focus on content. This style is generally teacher-centered, where the teacher feels responsible for providing and controlling the flow of the content and the student is expected to receive the content."

One type of statement made by an instructor with this teaching style is "I am the flashlight for my students; I illuminate the content and materials so that my students can see the importance of the material and appreciate the discipline."

Teachers with this teaching style are not as concerned with building relationships with their students nor is it as important that their students form relationships with other students. This type of teacher doesn't usually require much student participation in class. "Sage on the stage" model."

This is VERY much the style that I have. It makes me realize two things. 1. I need to look for opportunities to let students have more control over their learning if possible. 2. I need to look for opportunities to build relationships with students when possible.