This presentation is intended to give some inforamtion about the solitary-intrapersonal learning style. What is this kind of learning, characteristics , implictions for learning, strategies and activities you may use as teacher to encourage your students.
In this kind of learning, students learn better through self-reflection, independence, and working alone and quietly. They are often typifies as "thinkers", because they enjoy peaceful and quiet moments alone and most of the time are aware of their own thoughts and emotions. Also they are motivated to take time to assess their own accomplishments and goals.
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Implications for learning
Remember that there is no right or wrong learning styles .
If learners feel more natural , plan time for alone activities as part of the classroom activities.
Prepare a place free from distractions
Although a student could be a solitary leaner encourage him to share his progress so they can keep motivated
Always check out if he/she needs help to avoid waste of time
Help him/her to resist the temptation to use alone time for leisure activities like watching TV or surfing the net, even sleeping
Give the opportunity to talk out aloud to himself when studying.
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Strategies for Solitary-intrapersonal leaners
Planning Identify objetives before the lesson, they can set aligned with personal beliefs and values. Hold them accountable and rise challenges. Build a vision of the learning experience and stick with it by writing a diagram of the steps toward reaching their learning goals. List the subtopics to help remember how many they should handle. Active Learning To recall the lesson they have to be involved in it, by asking questions, taking notes, recording lectures and solving problems. Also they may consult references and outline their lecture materials in order that makes sense for them.
Relating They really will be interested in the lesson if they make a connection to it by sharpening their mind and deepening their understanding through tying new material to familiar topics. They establish strong learning experience through common ground with stories and metaphors. They also can investigate their motivations and interests.Journaling They can keep track of their thoughts and feelings as they approach their classes. Try documenting trial-and-error of their stydy habits to make sure that they support their learning objectives.
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Activities
Put content course into music-to strenght their aural skill
Singing songs to themselves-to remember the information
Self-reflection journals- to reflect on what they are learning
Alone time activities -to work alone