A Lighthearted Look At Learning Styles
One of the first things learned in teacher training is that every student has a preferred learning style. Some are visual learners, while others learn best by the physical act of doing. Some students take in auditory information well, while others perform best when they have the information in writing to support their learning.
However, years of study and scientific investigation into learning styles has recently gone out the window as new ones have emerged within the homes of students around the globe. This new phenomena, simply put, theorizes that remote learning styles can be categorized according to certain animals and their innate characteristics.
Now before you discredit this account as nothing more than malarky put forth in honour of this week’s Animal Spirit Day, read through this zoo of information to determine if there is enough fodder for this school of thought.
The Wise Whale
Evolved to survive under pressure, The Wise Whale dives deep into the subject content taking time to gather as much knowledge and make as many observations as it can. Whether traveling on its own or taking its place within a pod, The Wise Whale views every challenge and obstacle as a learning opportunity that will help its life journey.
Evolved to survive under pressure, The Wise Whale dives deep into the subject content taking time to gather as much knowledge and make as many observations as it can. Whether traveling on its own or taking its place within a pod, The Wise Whale views every challenge and obstacle as a learning opportunity that will help its life journey.
The Lone Wolf
Nocturnal and independent, The Lone Wolf shuns daylight hours and non-essential virtual gatherings for a wide-ranging foray into both the academic and beyond. Thirsty in its quest for knowledge and inquisitive by nature, it doesn’t disregard assignments and activities, but rather digests quickly on its own terms before moving on to explore curiosities beyond the curriculum.
Nocturnal and independent, The Lone Wolf shuns daylight hours and non-essential virtual gatherings for a wide-ranging foray into both the academic and beyond. Thirsty in its quest for knowledge and inquisitive by nature, it doesn’t disregard assignments and activities, but rather digests quickly on its own terms before moving on to explore curiosities beyond the curriculum.
The Procrastinating Porcupine
Believing that it performs best under pressure, this particular species that is native to school settings, can be found in homes too. While the Procrastinating Porcupine always comes through in the end, handling it in advance of upcoming deadlines can be a prickly experience. Snacks, patience, and a good set of gloves are recommended.
Believing that it performs best under pressure, this particular species that is native to school settings, can be found in homes too. While the Procrastinating Porcupine always comes through in the end, handling it in advance of upcoming deadlines can be a prickly experience. Snacks, patience, and a good set of gloves are recommended.
The Early Bird
Up at dawn with the day’s work done before the sun peaks in the sky, The Early Bird turns to flights of fancy or restful repose for the remainder of the day. Content to find joy in the simpler pleasures of song, family, rustling up some grub, hobbies, and the great outdoors, the flexibility of schedule and ability to work at its own pace are the highlights of remote learning for The Early Bird.
Up at dawn with the day’s work done before the sun peaks in the sky, The Early Bird turns to flights of fancy or restful repose for the remainder of the day. Content to find joy in the simpler pleasures of song, family, rustling up some grub, hobbies, and the great outdoors, the flexibility of schedule and ability to work at its own pace are the highlights of remote learning for The Early Bird.
The Grateful Gecko
The Grateful Gecko works hard to do its best, even though it finds remote learning to be hard and lonely. It always carves out time in its day to move, be still, and grow through creativity and intentional thought. While not every assignment is done to perfection, The Grateful Gecko takes time to celebrate each achievement big and small, participate in what they can, and show appreciation of others along the way.
The Grateful Gecko works hard to do its best, even though it finds remote learning to be hard and lonely. It always carves out time in its day to move, be still, and grow through creativity and intentional thought. While not every assignment is done to perfection, The Grateful Gecko takes time to celebrate each achievement big and small, participate in what they can, and show appreciation of others along the way.
The Social Butterfly
Working alone is simply not an option for The Social Butterfly. Known for attending all live events, collaborating on tasks, and orchestrating study groups outside of arranged meeting times, interaction with family members is taken to a whole new level (willing or not) as it navigates assignments and seeks to replace the fulfilment they get in a typical school setting within the home.
Working alone is simply not an option for The Social Butterfly. Known for attending all live events, collaborating on tasks, and orchestrating study groups outside of arranged meeting times, interaction with family members is taken to a whole new level (willing or not) as it navigates assignments and seeks to replace the fulfilment they get in a typical school setting within the home.
The Elusive Elephant
While not completely sure this creature actually exists, there is some evidence to support the fact that this hard to track down pachyderm is making its way through remote learning. It is exceptionally stealthy and works to evade the most complex nets of support and irresistible learning activities. Highly specialized conservation officers are set in place to monitor the landscape for The Elusive Elephant, but thankfully they are incredibly rare and hard to find.
While not completely sure this creature actually exists, there is some evidence to support the fact that this hard to track down pachyderm is making its way through remote learning. It is exceptionally stealthy and works to evade the most complex nets of support and irresistible learning activities. Highly specialized conservation officers are set in place to monitor the landscape for The Elusive Elephant, but thankfully they are incredibly rare and hard to find.
While it is hoped that this lighthearted look at learning styles in a remote setting hasn’t ruffled any feathers, the SJK faculty sincerely thank students from all kingdoms for their efforts during this time.
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