Learning Objectives

1. Explain how your learning style affects your study habits;

Let’s Explore This

Rank Your Senses

RANK
LEARNING STYLE
1 2 3 4 5
Visual – learning with pictures and images
Auditory – learning with sounds and music
Kinesthetic – learning with bodily movements
Logical – learning through reasoning
Verbal – learning through words
Social - learning with other people
Solitary – learning through feelings

Processing Questions:
1. What have you noticed with your answers?
2. What convinced you to have such answers?
3. Could you recall the most recent experience where your rank 1 was evident?

KEEP IN MIND

The activity showed seven (7) different types of learners and while most of you have a combination of different
learning styles, you can say that you have a preferred method of processing information. Each learner has a dominant
learning style. Since you are presently learning from home and not attending face-to-face classes, it is all the more
important for you to get acquainted with the different learning styles, strengthen your dominant or preferred learning
style, and cultivate good study habits connected to the said learning styles.

There are many types of learning styles. It would help if you can identify yours so you can be mindful how you
learn best.
 Visual is a learning style where students acquire knowledge when the lessons are presented in pictures, images,
directions and diagrams. This is often called as spatial learning style.
 Auditory is a learning style where students learn best when audio, music or sounds are being employed in the
learning session.
 Kinesthetic is a learning style where students are keen on utilizing their sense of touch and hands to learn well.
Kinesthetic learners learn most when they move.
 Logical is a learning style where students use reasoning, logic and systems as they gain skills and information.
 Verbal is a learning style where students learn well through the use of words in writing and speech.
 Social is a learning style where students are inclined to learn with other people or in groups.
Understanding the learning styles should not be confined in the four corners of the classroom. By knowing which
style is suited to which learner can surprisingly impact how lessons are comprehended and how teaching is ascertained.
 The term learning style speaks to the understanding that every student learns differently. Technically, an
individual’s learning style refers to the preferential way in which the student absorbs, processes, comprehends, and
retains information.
Your learning style should fit or match your study habit so that you can continue to create an effective learning
environment for yourself, mainly since you will be learning from home for now. If you know your preferred learning
style, then you can be particular on the strategies to incorporate in your study habits. However, bear in mind that
learners possess multiple learning styles or a combination of different learning styles. With this, there is no single type of
learning strategy that you can use to learn effectively because everyone has multiple learning styles.

Additionally, here are good study habits for students that you can use, especially at this time of pandemic, to
enhance your study habit practices.
 Know what learning method best works for you
All learners gain knowledge differently from one another. You may learn better when visual images are presented
to you but your classmate may learn more comfortably when he or she is made to listen to music or the other way
round. There are many types of learner: visual, auditory, logical, verbal, social, and solitary learners. Your study periods
will be more manageable and enjoyable, especially at this time of crisis situation, if you can figure out the style of
learning that best suits you.
 Be reasonable with your study goals
As a learner who still has countless of things to learn, do not be too hard on yourself and remember to set
practical, realistic goals for yourself. While there is nothing wrong to be determined, understand that all dreams take
time to achieve. For instance, social learners have to understand that they cannot continue to learn vigorously with
other people for now because of the threat of a health crisis. If you already know your learning style, it will be easy for
you to conduct a self-assessment about your current study habits and your current grades. You can utilize the SMART
method when setting up your study goals: set Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-bound goals.
 Create a routine and stick to it
Some learners may find cramming useful but reviewing your lessons ahead of time is a sure way to make your
study time less stressful and more effective and pleasant. When people ask for the opinion of expert basketball players
or car drivers how to be better, do not be surprised to hear them say, “consistency is the key.” Once you start getting
into good study habits, it will become a routine and you will be able to maintain it throughout the school year, whether
you have classes that are face-to-face, online, and modular or a combination of the different available learning modes.
 Balance study routine with leisure time
Structure is an important building block of a successful study routine. Make sure that you set aside appropriate
hours for study and for leisure. If you suddenly find an array of audio-visual lectures and printed modules that you need
to watch, listen to or read as a result of the learn-from-home directive of school authorities, try to devote time to each
learning resource without distraction. If you find that you are getting exhausted, take a 5-minute break in between
lessons to give your eyes and mind a much needed rest. You may utilize the short break to drink a glass of water or
simply stretch your tired back or arms.
 Assign a space for studying
Create a study space that complements your learning style. Envision about the place and mood that you want to
be in while you study or write about your lessons. Make sure that you have access to the necessary items that you need
when you learn from home, such as printed modules. For those who have online classes because of the pandemic, make
sure that you have the digital tool and you have good internet connection. Feel free to establish rules when you are in
your study zone. Do not let phone calls or texts or notifications from social media distract you. Do not choose a place
where you will be tempted to watch TV or browse your smartphone, or a busy area in your house.
  Read what you have studied and learned
Going through your lessons before and after your study sessions is a great way to improve your academic life.
Giving yourself time to review your notes before you go to bed may help you to retain the knowledge in your brain. If
you combine enough sleep and constant review of your lessons, you will have significant improvement of your brain
functions useful for your studies.
 Learn how to properly take notes
Note-taking is a skill that all learners must take seriously. In this age and time of technology wherein a learner can
take a screenshot of a teacher’s lecture or download files with ease, it is still important that you develop your note-
taking skills if you want to remember important information better. Imagine being asked by your mother to buy
groceries and you forgot to take notes about it? You will end up buying things that your mother does not need. Taking
notes helps you to remember vital information with efficiency, simplicity and ease.
 Use gadgets appropriately during class hours
If you are using a gadget for note-taking in your offline or online class, then make sure you are still able to focus
and pay attention to your lessons. You do not want to get used to surfing the web or using your smartphone while
learning from home. If you are always on the internet, texting, or checking your email during your break or free time,
chances are, you will probably be tempted to do the same when you are studying.
 Join an online study group if possible
If you are a social learner, then you should consider asking help from your family members or friends and
participate in study groups. Crisis situations such as public health emergencies are not reasons to allow our social
relationships to disintegrate but health and safety protocols must be observed at all times. Studying with the help of
your family members or groups can help you remember class material better. You can ask questions to clarify difficult
points, and respond or react to questions. In this way, meaningful exchange of information is still possible even if there
are no face-to-face classes for now.
 Get enough sleep and eat healthy food
Studying when you are sleepy is ineffective. If your body is telling you that you are tired, then have a nap or go to
bed early. A good night’s sleep will help you understand and remember information better. It is also much less stressful
to study or complete your class requirements when you feel well-rested and alert. Choosing the right food for your
nutrition will make a difference in terms of brain functions. So eat only what is healthy for the body.
 Create a schedule and a daily to-do list
Do not forget to do a regular self-assessment about your grades, study hours and lesson notes so that you will
know what studying techniques work for you. Now that you are learning from home, engage the help of your parents or
guardians and teachers to help you evaluate yourself. What is considered effective for one learner may not necessarily
work for another. Do not be afraid to learn and re-learn as learning is a life-long process. When your heart and mind are
in the right place, you will find that challenging tasks create fulfilling results in the end.

What I Have Learned