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Learning As Art

Personal Learning styles; Learning as Art
How does an auditory, grouper who scores out as a style "C" find success in an online learning environment? How does it not become a chore but rather a work of art that unfolds? There are many learning styles. With each learning style there are strengths and weaknesses that must be acknowledged in order to find a learning system that is effective and works for the individual. Forcing an individual to working a learning style that is contrary to their style can cause problems for the person to include frustration and helplessness.

In this paper I will examine my own personal learning style. I will also explore ways that I have recognized these styles in day-to-day life, but have not necessarily categorized them as a particular learning style. I will explore my experience as an auditory learner, as a grouper and as a style c learner in relation to the Four Quadrants of learning (Gross, 1999, pp. 94-96).

When I initially completed the learning styles inventory I was shocked. Prior to taking the test I looked at the three potential outcomes and thought, "This will be a piece of cake. I already know what style I am. I am definitely a visual learner." I took the test and the results showed I am an auditory learner. Initially I felt certain I had done something wrong. I repeated the test and still arrived at the same conclusion. Still not satisfied, I began my research on the Internet. I took two additional tests. I am now certain it is true. I am an auditory learner. Although I did not want to embrace it, three separate tests are surely not incorrect. I had imagined the results would show me to be a visual learner. The business analysts and the actuaries at work joke if I am going to be in a meeting they have to include a graph with their numbers so I will be happy. It is true. However, I realized after taking the tests the critical piece to my grasping a concept is the act of being walked through the...