Personal Learning Styles

Throughout this chapter I have learned that there are several different learning styles, each relating to an individual’s learning ability. The Learning Styles Charts helps to determine an individual’s learning style. This chart measures three learning styles: visual learner (sees to learn), the auditory learner (hears to learn), and the kinaesthetic learner (moves to learn). An auditory learner prefers to learn or learns best by listening. This type of learner will be best able to perform a new task after listening to the instructions. The visual learner learns more easily by reading. All types of visual materials, pictures, symbols, colours, shapes text etc. make it easier for this type of learner to learn. The kinaesthetic – tactile learner likes the physical movement and learns best with the hands on approach (www.mytrainingbc.ca). After I completed some Learning Styles questionnaires I was categorized as having a mild preference towards the visual learning style. I would tend to agree with this assessment as I am a person who loves to read. I will always read the instructions

Self- awareness is the first element. Being self-aware means that you have the ability of being aware of your moods as you are experiencing them. The second element is self- regulation which is the ability to stay in control and manage your emotions. Motivation is the third element. Self- motivation is often controlled by your emotions; when you are distracted by your emotions it may be hard to see a task through. Empathy is also an element of emotional intelligence. This is the fundamental people skill; it is the ability to see other people’s emotions. Social skills are the final element. These are people person skills, the essential part of building good working relationships. My emotional intelligence quiz rated my emotional intelligence as ok. I could improve my self -regulation, as I can let them control my