We All Learn Differently - Teachers Shouldn't Forget This

When it comes to learning and to teaching it's not a one size fits
all. Many grade school teachers lament in how young boys and girls
learn differently at certain ages, but that is not the only place
where the divergence in learning exists. The challenges exist
throughout college and high-school, and even for adults doing
continuing education.There is an interesting piece of research, I'd
recommend to you on this, whether you are a teacher or a student. It's
a worthwhile accumulation of practical information you should know
about, if you don't already. The name of the research report is:"How
We Learn and Why We Don't - Student Survival Guide Using Cognitive
Profile Inventory" by Dr. Lois Breur Krause, published by Thomas
Learning Custom Publishing, 1995. [this is a research paper + student
work guide].This guide uses the Myers-Briggs Type Inventory based
theories along with Dr. Carl Jung's personality theories. The student
can first determine which cognitive thinking category they fall into;
sensor thinker, thinker feeler, intuitive thinker, or intuitive feeler
- by answering a round of questions. Next, the individual can learn
how best to apply this knowledge in their learning strategies.Why does
this matter? Well, because since everyone learns differently, we must
realize that some of the ways the teacher is teaching won't be as
efficient for the learner, thus, the student needs to adjust their
study habits to compensate. Now then, there are a tremendous number of
critics of these methods, and indeed, I admit I am one of
them.Additionally, many students are frustrated taking these tests to
pigeon hole their personality, and it may not be wise to tell a
student that they can only learn a certain way as they may indeed
believe that and use negative bio-feedback to convince themselves they
can't learn a different way. Maybe they can, or maybe they can't -
this is unknown until they try, regardless of what the personality
test results show.