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BEAST! LEARNING AT ITS Discovering Your Teaching Style and Learning Personality Dr. Rick Chromey MANNA! Educational Services International @mannasolutions www.mannasolutions.org

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The “Write” Style In cursive style, write your name @mannasolutions

The “Write” Style DARKNESS OF THE WRITING: Soft: Avoids energy-draining situations Medium: Average amount of energy Dark: A lot of vitality BASELINE: Ascending (going up): Optimist Descending (going down): Pessimism, tiredness, or depression Dark: A lot of vitality SLANT OF THE WRITING: Slants Left: conceals emotions SIZE OF WRITING: Vertical Slant: keeps emotions in check Small: able to concentrate on minor details for long periods Slants Right: emotionally-open, excitable Average: average ability to concentrate Large: easily distracted

I’d rather have a: teacher inform me through new information and fresh insight. (C) teacher inspire me and influence my heart. (E) LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

I learn better: when I do and learn (A) when I watch and learn (P) LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

I learn better: with an organized teacher who sticks to the syllabus. (C) with an passionate teacher who likes to take rabbit trails. (E) LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

When I learn: like to experiment, take risks and think of extraordinary solutions (A) like to observe, take my time and consider all the options (P) LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

I prefer: Taking a test for which I’m well prepared (C) Writing a paper off the cuff (E) LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

I prefer A lab or field trip (A) A lecture or film documentary (P) LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

I tend to: Take notes in class, show up on time and meet homework deadlines. (C) Skip details, miss deadlines, show up tardy or not at all. (E) LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

My teachers generally view/ed me as: Someone who’ll ask questions, a leader and brings life to the class. (A) Someone who is reserve, a team player and brings insight to the class. (P) LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

I like to do: One thing at a time and sit in the same seat in class. (C) Several things at a time and sit wherever I feel. (E) LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

When the teacher asks a question in class: I will generally raise my hand and give an answer (right or wrong). (A) I will generally wait to answer until asked. (P) LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

ADD UP YOUR LETTERS: A’s? P’s? C’s? E’s? LEARNING STYLE INVENTORY

EMOTIVE (E) “ BIRD ” “CAT” AE PE ACTIVE (A) PASSIVE (P) AC PC “FISH” “DOG” COGNITIVE (C) @mannasolutions

CAT LEARNERS! Delightful & Daring Relational: High Task: Low Likes: Interaction! Actions: Impulsive! Takes/enjoys risk! Decisions: Hunches Time: Undisciplined @mannasolutions

INSPIRATIONAL! @mannasolutions

FISH LEARNERS! Determined & Decisive Relational: Low Task: High Likes: Being in control! Actions: Decisive! Calculated risks Decisions: intuition Time: Swift, efficient @mannasolutions

INSIGHTFUL! @mannasolutions

DOG LEARNERS! Deep & Disciplined! Relational: Low Task: High Likes: Organization Actions: Cautious Avoids risks Decisions: on facts Time: Disciplined @mannasolutions

INFORMED! @mannasolutions

BIRD LEARNERS! Dependable & Diplomatic! Relational: High Task: Low Likes: Close relationships! Actions: Slow! A Pleaser! Avoids Conflicts Decisions: Others’ Opinions Time: Slow, calm @mannasolutions

IMAGINATIVE! @mannasolutions