Chapter 10 - Do it in style

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a typical class of 30 students, 22 will be fairly balanced in their ability to take in information in a variety of ways. They will generally be able to cope when the information is presented in either visual, auditory or kinesthetic ways.
  Two to three of the youngsters will have difficulty learning because of factors outside the classroom. And the remaining youngsters - up to six in a class of 30, or 20 per cent - will be "visual only," "auditory only" or "kinesthetic only" learners. They have great difficulty in absorbing information unless it is presented in the favored style.
  Grinder dubs them VO's, AO's and KO's. And he says, "It's not just a coincidence that the initials 'KO' stand for 'knockout.' These kids are 'knocked out' of the educational system. In every study I have seen regarding 'kids at risk,' kinesthetics make up the vast majority of the 26 percent dropout rate."8

How you organize and process information
 
  People with strong left-brain traits take information in logically - they can absorb it easily if it is presented in a logical, linear sequence.
  People with right-brain dominance generally like to take in the big global picture first; they're much more comfortable with presentations that involve visualization, imagination, music, art and intuition.
  And if you can link together the powers of both hemispheres, and tap into those "multiple intelligence centres", you'll obviously be able to absorb and process information more effectively.

The conditions that affect your learning ability
 
  The physical environment obviously affects learning. Sound, light, temperature, seating and body posture are all important.
  People also have different emotional needs. And emotion plays a vital part in learning. It is in many ways the key to the brain's memory system. And the emotional content of any presentation can play a big part in how readily learners absorb information and ideas.
  People also have different social needs. Some like to learn by themselves. Others prefer to work with a partner. Still others, in teams. Some children want an adult present or like to work with adults only. The Dunns say most underachievers are very peer-motivated.9

 

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