It is important for students to know their own learning style needs. Even after you give students a learning style assessment, it is important for them to take responsibility for adjusting their habits so they can achieve greater success. I know my style and my tendencies. Can you find yours in this brief look?
The slow processor: works through tasks in a slow, methodical way. Often doesn’t finish, but understands the concepts.
Rx: Learn to ask the teacher which parts of the task are most important and should be completed first.
The dawdler: finds it difficult to stay on task without reminders.
Rx: Set a personal timer or give herself a time limit to finish each section of a task.
The perfectionist: finds it difficult to create a less-than-perfect outcome.
Rx: encourage to not use an eraser on daily tasks; instead, x-out mistakes on practice tasks and keep going.
The rusher: works fast and without checking accuracy.
Rx: share sections of work as completed with another student or an adult and receive feedback on accuracy before moving to the next section.
The early finisher: works rapidly and with accuracy.
Rx: select an activity from a list of acceptable activities to work on when finished with tasks.
Help students learn to notice their style tendencies and see them as part of who they are and how they process. Then they can learn to make subtle adjustments and improve their outcomes.