For the auditory I discuss a section of the subject for the day by explaining first how something works, second what to look for when diagnosing problems, third how it applies to the overall lesson and finally I elicit feedback in the form of questions. I follow with a visual learning by showing the power point slides of what I just covered as a sort of review. The written category I cover by having the students write down a series of questions that are posted on the board at the beginning of each class day and give them time to look up as many answers as they can before we begin. For the kinesthetic we do various hands-on exercises like learing the proper method for using a drum micrometer, or disassembling and reassembling a drum brake training aid. And in lab all we do in kinesthetic.
As you know Steve I use them all in accordance with our class structure, The students get to hear it as I present it on Power Point which also covers the visual.Now the other two I see when we go to lab and the students are doing the lab sheets and performing the hands on.
I use auditory and visual during lecture. The visual part is passing around the training aids that refer to the topic we are learning. In the lab generally the students use kinesthetic and written by writing results on lab sheets as tasks are performed
Hi Steven,
This is a great resource for you. Your curriculum is already set up in the preference areas so you can concentrate on making the curriculum your own in terms of how you are going to deliver it and the supporting resources.
Gary
Lecture with visual aids, then reinforce with lab(hands on) activity.
I try to teach to all four learning stiles by covering the same material in different ways. I start each unit with reading from the text and discussing the questions at the end of the chapter then we do lecture note and talk about the subject, with lab demonstration of lab tasks mixed in to keep everyone involved, and then we go to lab and practice what we talked about.
Steve, I tend to use all four methods as well, while I am in the classroom. I will lecture for a while, add a student participation excersise, explain and demonstrate briefly in the lab and return back to class. By far the absolute best learning is done when the lab tasks are being performed. While in lab the instructor could be using any combination of the four learning types at any time.
I use all four learning styles in my class to address all the students learning styles. The two most popular are the Kinesthetic and visual.
I am fortunate that the curriculum we use at our school supports all four of the learning preferences. The computer web courses appeal to the written and/or auditory learners. The lectures and reviews with powerpoints appeal to the auditory and visual learners. Of course the kinesthetic learners do best in the lab tasks.
I found this module very informative and plan on better developing my skills in knowing my students learning preferences and more carefully planning the selected delivery methods.
Make sure that you speak to the students and not at them.I will walk around the room while I am lecturing and that has worked for me the best. Written is allways wrote on the white board for the days lesson plan. Having the parts to pass around so they can get the hands on it to identify right off. Mostly is the hands on in the lab showing them one on one.
Hi Bob,
I have found the same thing in my teaching. By offering a multitude of learning preference venues you are giving them maximum chances for acquiring the new knowledge.
Gary
I am most sucessful when I use a combo of auditory and visual. Explaining and then showing how something is going to work is a good way to go in the field of automotive instruction. I feel this method quickly explains how the procedure is meant to be done and any questions from the students can be answered [or shown] quickly.
I like to use a wide variaty of learning styles.Mostly Hands on and explain how things all work together
Hi Errol,
I agree with your analysis of how and why Ford Fact works so well. Good that you have this model to work from in your own instructional planning.
Gary
Errol did an excellent job of describing what we do in Ford FACT. Although our students tend to be more visual and kinesthetic, the blend in FACT encourages the students to work on strengthening all areas needed to succeed in today’s automotive industry.
In Ford Fact we use a blended learning style which challenges our students. Ford Fact curriculum, designed for technicians by Ford Motor Company uses Web-based courses along with instructor led course discussions and demonstrations by the instructor, the students are also pretty much involved with leadership roles helping their piers. All subject matter is reinforced with hands-on tasks in the lab. The shop environment also allows for a lot of one on one involvement with the instructor. The way Ford has designed the training program, all learning styles are incorporated into the curriculum, I think this is why the program is do successful.
Hi Terry,
Good for you in terms of using all four. My students prefer the two you listed as well. They like the fact they can get involved and see what is happening.
Gary
Hi Dean,
Great! You are offering variety to your students so they can use their respective learning preferences to acquire the content.
Gary
Hi James,
Good strategy. What are some of your most effective visual and auditory methods? Thanks for your input on this.
Gary
I use all four learning styles in my class to address all the students learning styles. The two most popular are the Kinesthetic and visual.
