Learning Programmes with Portraits

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Different Learning Styles

Individuals learn best in many different ways, sometimes using a variety of learning styles. A learning style is the more or less consistent way in which a person perceives, conceptualises, organises and recalls information.

Learning styles are important because:

• People learn better, more quickly and more enjoyably if the teaching methods used match their preferred learning styles.
• As learning improves, so does self-esteem. This has a positive effect on learning.
• People who are negative about learning may become interested again.
• A range of learning styles ensures that every one enjoys the events or programme.

There are various learning styles. Some of the classification systems that have been developed are listed below - for more information click on them:

• VAKT Learning Model
• Case Study: Portraits Workshop at Bolton Museum and Art Gallery
• Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument
• Multiple Intelligences
• Learning Styles Inventory
• Honey and Mumford Learning Styles
• Object-based Learning.

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