Assignment 2
Learning Methods: The
Classification
(The Assignment 2 of
Writing V)
Lecturer : Nina
Fatriana, S.Pd
By
Oktiana Zaida
13111203
S1 English Literature
Higher School of
Foreign Language TEKNOKRAT
Bandar Lampung
2015
ABSTRACT
Learning
style is the method that we use in learning. Learning methods or learning style
is divided into some parts. There are
visual, auditory, and kinesthetic stle.
Through this paper, the writer will try to explore the
information about those styles including the characteristics and also tips to
handle that styles. So that the reader will increase their knowledge toward
leaning style and find which one the style which appropriate with them.
Keywodrs : learning, methods, visual, auditory, kinesthetic.
INTRODUCTION
“For
the rest of my life, I’ll be with you.. I’ll stay by your side honest and
true.. 'Til the end of my time, I’ll be loving you.. loving you.. huuuuu uuuu..
“ I was singing. Then suddenly my friend said “Would you please stop singing by
your gold voice Okti, I even can’t understand the words in my book”.
That
was the sign that she was disturbed by my voice when she tried to understand
the words in her book. I broke her concentration by singing. When I stopped
singing, she could understand the words in her book well. Meanwhile me, I can
still understand the words in my book while I am listening to music and
sometimes singing.
That
is the differences of the learning style between my friend and I. What is
actually the learning style? Learning style is the method that we use in
learning. Learning methods or learning style is divided into some parts. Have you ever heard about visual, auditory,
and kinesthetic? Those three things are
the learning methods that will be discussed in this paper clearly. So which
one is yours? Let’s take a look to the discussion below.
DISCUSSION
In
Quantum stated that “ modalitas visual auditori atau kinestetik (V-A-K).
Walaupun masing masing dari kita belajar dengan menggunakan ketiga modalitas
ini pada tahapan tertentu, kebanyakan orang lebih cenderung pada salah satu
diantara ketiganya”.
Every
one processes and learns new information in different ways. There are three
main cognitive learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. The common
characteristics of each learning style listed below can help you understand how
you learn and what methods of learning best fits you. Understand how you learn
can help maximize time you spend studying by incorporating different techniques
to custom fit various subjects, concepts, and learning objectives. Each
preferred learning style has methods that fit the different ways an individual
may learn best.
1. Visual
style
People
who use visual style in learning will understand the lesson well by seeing.
They will prefer to read the new lesson first before they learn that lesson.
Reading the book and seeing the pictures inside are the style in learning they
love.
The
characteristics are :
a. Uses
visual objects such as graphs, charts, picuters, and seeing information.
b. Can
read body language well and has a good perception of aesthetics.
c. Able
to memorize and recall various information.
d. Tends
to remember things that are written down.
e. Learns
better in lecturers by watching them.
The helpful tips :
a. Turn
notes into pictures or charts.
b. Avoid
distractions (windows, doorways, etc.)
c. Learn
the big picture first and then focus on the details.
d. Color
code parts of new concepts in your notes.
e. Search
the videos of that lesson.
2. Auditory
Style.
People
who use this style focus on the sound. They love to listen the lesson. eHow
stated that “ people who use auditory style will feel more comfortable if they
learn while they listen to the music”.
The
characteristics are :
a. Retains
information through hearing and speaking.
b. Often
prefers to be told how to do things and then summarizes the main points out
loud to help with memorization.
c. Notice
different aspects of speaking
d. Often
has talents in music and may concentrate better with soft music playing in the
background.
The helpful tips
are :
a. Record
lecturers and then listen to them
b. Repeat
the material out load and in your own words.
c. Discuss
materials in your study groups so that you can learn by hear their opinion
toward the material.
d. Read
textbooks aloud.
e. Listen
to wordless background music while studying.
3. Kinesthetic
Style
People
who use kinesthetic style in learning will learn better by seeing what others
do and then follow them.
The
characteristics are :
a. Likes
to use the hands-on approach to learn new material.
b. Generally
good in math and science.
c. Would
prefer demonstrate how to do something rather than verbally explain it.
d. Usually
prefers group work more than others.
The helpful tips :
a. Take
study breaks often
b. Learn
new material while doing something active (e.g read a textbook while on a
treadmill).
c. Chew
gum while studying
d. Work
while standing
e. Try
to take classes with instructors who encourage demonstrations and fieldwork.
CONCLUSION
Learning
style or learning method is a kind of trick from us, to make ourselves easier
in understand the lesson. Everyone has their own style in learning. Whatever
the style is, make sure the style that you have will not make you difficult to
understand the lesson. Even though you feel you will as smart as your friends
who use auditory style, you may not follow their style if that style is not
appropriate on you. Just optimalize
the method that you have.
REFERENCES
Hestianingsih, 12 July 2011. Cara
Mengenali 3 Tips Belajar Anak. Jakarta.
In http://m.detik.com/wolipop/mengenali-3-tipe-belajar-anak// .
Accesed on 21st November 2015.
Putranti, Nurita, 28 December 2007. Gaya
Belajar Anda Visual, Auditori, atau Kinestetik?. In http://nuritaputranti.wordpress.com/2007/12/28/gaya-belajar-anda-visul-auditori-atau-kinestetik/ .
Accesed on 21st November 2015