vcal: unit 1 learning styles activity guide

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Unit 1: Introduction to Sustainability

Learning styles game

activity guide

This project was funded by the Department of Sustainability and Environment.

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Unit 1: Introduction to Sustainability

Learning styles game activity guide Estimated duration: 40 minutes

Aim • To help students to identify if their learning style isbest described as practical,

doing, watching or thinking

Outcome By the end of this session, students will be able to:

• Identify different abilities associated with different learning styles

Resources Required Slideshow: Learning styles (alternatively, questions can be read out without showing them on the slideshow) Worksheet: Introduction to Sustainability

Activity Description 1. Print out the the letters P,D,W and T included at the end of this sheet. Put

one in each corner of the classroom. 2. Use the slideshow to deliver the learning styles questionnaire to the class. 3. Have students record their answers on the worksheet. They can calculate

their scores and identify their two preferred learning styles. 4. At the end of the activity have the students move around the room to a

corner, P, D, W or T. Have students discuss their preferred learning styles with students from other members of the group and the kinds of activities they like to do to help them learn.

5. The student worksheet provided space for students to reflect and record details about their preferred or dominant learning styles.

Student Roles and Responsibilities Participate in agreed tasks Contribute to class discussions Complete activities and worksheets Work cooperatively with others Seek teacher assistance and support when needed

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Level of Teacher Support Facilitate discussion Organise materials and equipment Present slideshow Provide encouragement Introduce tasks and activities Provide assistance when requested.

Assessment To use this learning activity as an assessment task, collect evidence such as: Teacher checklist and observation Copies of student materials and worksheets

Letters P, D, W & T for signs See below

vcal: unit 1 learning styles activity guide

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