In order for me to fully grasp and learn something I need a combination of auditory, visual and hands-on instruction. My freshman year of college I took a learning personality test and was not surprised when the scores were just about even for all three learning styles. These results proved that I do not prefer one approach to another. And in my education I know that I have found it important to read about a subject, see models of it and somehow experience it in order to fully "get it".

When studying or reading I prefer to be comfortable, and for me, sitting in a desk is not a position in which I can relax and concentrate on my work. At home I like to lie on my bed or sit on a couch. Sitting upright only makes me feel uncomfortable and I get easily distracted. In the classroom I think it is important to allow students to move around when they work and read. By moving from their desk to a larger table where they can spread out, or sitting on the floor on a rug may make the students feel more relaxed. I know some teachers even have pillows and places where students can lie down while reading or writing workshops. I think this is a great idea.

Some students grasp information best by reading, while others learn better through listening or discovering concepts in a hands-on fashion. The way that you prefer to learn is a major contributor to your personality.

The main thing I plan to focus on in my classroom is that all students differ in their learning characteristics and I plan on be

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