How+we+learn

If one looks around, it should be obvious that there is no one way to learn. Each person learns with a different style; some by doing, some by seeing, some by hearing, and there are many, many more. Indeed, even within each person there are different ways to learn. A direct result of this is the fact that there are different ways to teach. As an "educator" we must not pigeonhoe ourselves into one and only one way of teaching, as this could be detrimental to the learners. Studies by Vygotsky, as well as many others, have shown that it is important for students to have some time spent with student-based learning, or some sort of discovery learning. This is somewhat opposite to the way many teach. As many people learn differently (visually, auditorally, kinesthitically) we, as teachers, must also adapt to our students.

As for myself, I am more of a visual learner than anything. Although, I tend to learn differently depending on what the information is that I am retaining. I believe this is true for most people. A good look at ourselves could bring forth some valuable information about how we can be more effective as teachers.