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Learning and teaching styles and methodology are interwoven. By understanding one, you can implement the most effective of the other. This maximises effectiveness of learning and greater satisfaction and achievement for staff and students.
This page looks at learning styles, learning methods and teaching methods & styles. Several learning styles are covered in some detail, while a wider range are discussed. Further work is required with the teaching style and methodology section and will be done as soon as time permits.
For information on Learning Theories and theorists, go to this page.
Learning Styles
Multiple Intelligences
- I Think … Therefore … MI !
Multiple Intelligences in Education, Sections cover everything including criteria, overview, profiles, domains, MI links, Brain links, unit templates, MI and instruction, lesson templates and a PDF file of suggested software.
Well presented ! - Learning Styles & Multiple Intelligences
Interactive assessment, practical tips for you. - Multiple Intelligences
Information on development of all suggested intelligences in early learning. Links. - Multiple Intelligences, Yahoo
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator
- MyersBriggs.org
Foundation home. Information about the assessment and more. - Myers Briggs - Working out Your Type
- Paragon Learning Style Inventory
Linked closely to the Myers Briggs Type Indicators.
Other Learning Styles
Most links provide overviews rather than one particular style. Others provide information on a particular style.
- Abiator’s Online Learning Styles Inventory
Tools and information to help understand and use styles. - Applying What We Know - Student Learning Styles
One person’s views based on the evidence. - Awesome Library - Learning Styles
Annotated links to papers, other information. - EdNA - Learning Styles
- How Adults Learn
Overview, bibliography, links. - Learning Styles [Yahoo]
- Learning Styles
Read articles, learn about 50 theories. - Learning Styles - From The Known To The Unknown
3 major styles. -
Learning Styles Online
Provides an overview of major styles plus an inventory. - Learning Styles, Questia
Select from options offered. - Learning Styles Resource Page
Styles, Learning Style Inventory. - Learning Theory, Learning Styles
Information and links about how adults learn. - OTRNet Web links to Learning Styles Sites
- The Learning-Thinking Styles Inventory
‘A study to examine the validity of the Learning-Thinking Style Inventory and to investigate the learning and thinking styles of college students in relation to their major and academic performance.’ PDF format from ERIC. - Teaching & Learning Styles
Links.
Transformational Learning
- A Critical Reflection …
On Transformational Learning Practice. University of NSW [ADFA]. ‘Reviews and synthesises elements of contemporary thinking in the student-centred paradigm of higher education and learning under the banner of Transformational Learning.’ - Subject Sampler
Transformational Learning and the Role of Scaffolding. Activities and links as part of a teacher webquest. - The Role of Cognitive Development
In Mezirow’s Transformational Learning Theory. Article in PDF format. Related articles, references, other links. - Transforming Information into Understanding
Good, basic grounding.
This site has an annual fee to gain access.
Teaching Styles & Methods
Cooperative Learning
- Collaborative V Cooperative Learning
- Cooperative and Collaborative Learning
‘We’ll focus specifically on how this technique for using small, cooperative groups in education can help improve learning in your class. Then you can proceed from Concept To Classroom as you begin to apply new ideas to your lessons.’ - Cooperative Learning [1]
An Overview - Cooperative Learning [2]
Introduction, 3 sections - Why use Cooperative Learning ?, Elements of Cooperative Learning and Class Activities that use Cooperative Learning. Brief bibliography. - Cooperative Learning in the Secondary School
- Cooperative Learning : Response to Diversity
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Cooperative Learning Strategies
A mix of resources, articles, teaching tips, more. - Ted’s Learning eBook
- The Cooperative Learning Network
- What is Cooperative Learning ?
Information and articles from The Cooperative Learning Centre at the University of Minnesota.
Inclusive Education & Classroom
- 6 Approaches to Co-Teaching
Simple presentation. - Facilitated Communication
- Including Students with Disabilities
Enter the term into the Search Box and gain appropriate results. - Inclusion
Check Inclusion Resources. - Inclusion Web Sites
- The Inclusive Classroom, Co-teaching
Articles, links, bibliography. - Inclusive Education
Multiple topics. - Promoting Social Development in the Inclusive Classroom
- Teacher Collaboration
Enter the term into the Search Box and gain the appropriate results. - The Inclusive Classroom
Teaching Methods
- The Guidelines
One university’s guidelines for teaching appropriate to that level. It is indicative of what is, and should be, a set of guidelines for quality teaching. University of New South Wales. - Instructional Strategies Online
Saskatchewan, Canada. ‘Instructional strategies determine the approach a teacher may take to achieve learning objectives. Five categories of instructional strategies and explanation of these five categories can be found within this site.’ Found in alphabetical listings, category listings, or topics such as Concept Maps. - Teaching Methods
Theories and methodologies. - Teaching Methods [1]
Instructional methods with lists of advantages and disadvantages. This is a Second Site on the same topic. - Teaching Methods [2]
Articles, backgrounds on various methodologies. - Teaching Methods : About Learning
12 learning styles including Constructivism, Social Cognition, Piaget and Multiple Intelligences. - Teaching & Learning Methods & Strategies
University of Arizona. Links for major teaching methods including whole language, cooperative learning, and to examples of learner centred programs - Teaching Methods : Intute
Articles, journals, databases, books, educational materials, organisations, mailing lists, research and resources. - Teaching Methods : Web Resources
Methods, planning, lesson structures, assessments and more.
Teaching Styles
- Learning & Teaching Styles Research
Indigenous Learning. - OpenHere, Instructional Models
- Teaching Models
- Teaching Principles and Practices
- Teaching Styles
Linked to online learning. - Teaching Styles in Physical Education.
And Mosston’s Spectrum.
Other Information
General Sites & Portals
- Australian Capital Territory Department of Education
Youth and Family Services - Services and Programs. A review of Alternative programs and settings within this education setting. - Education Learning
‘Adult Learning, Cognitive Development, Human Growth & Development, Critical Thinking, Educational Psychology & Learning Theories, Learning Styles, Project Based / Problem Based Learning, Training Methods and Training Needs Analysis.’ - Guidelines on Learning
That Inform Teaching at UNSW. ‘Designed to be used by staff in an active and supported way. They are presented as a Toolkit to help you to reflect on your teaching practice or review your courses and programs with the aim of enhancing student learning..’ While designed for tertiary level, they are worth visiting. - Learning, Performance and Training Definitions
- Moral Development and Moral Education : An Overview
‘Introduction to the main perspectives guiding current work on moral development and education.’ - Opening All Options
Education - Teaching and Assessment Strategies. Monash University. Working with people with learning disabilities in the tertiary sector. - The Teaching Effectiveness Program
Series of workshops. - The Current Model of Schooling, …
May more appropriately belong to earlier in the twentieth century. Australian paper on pedagogic change in schools and teacher education to better equip teaching and learning for life in the 21st century.