4/Learning Styles When Applying TPR

Learning Styles When Applying TPR
Learning styles are simply different approaches or ways pupils
have or use to learn. An effective teacher reflects on the dominant
learning styles of his pupils and adapts his teaching to the needs of the
different pupils.
There are three main learning styles:
Style 1: Visual Learning
1. Learn best through seeing.
2. Pupils need to see the teacher s body language and facial
expressions to fully understand the content of the lesson.
3. They may think in pictures and learn best from diagrams,
illustrated textbooks, videos, overhead transparencies, flipcharts
and handouts.
Style 2: Auditory Learning
1. Learn best through listing. This includes: lectures discussions,
talking things through, listening to what others have to say,
interpreting the underlying meaning of speech through listening to
tone of voice, pitch, speed and other nuances.
Style 3: Tactile/ Kinaesthetic Learning
1. Learn best through moving, doing and touching. This requires a
hands-on approach.
2. Pupils enjoy actively exploring the physical world around them.
3. They may find it hard to sit still for long periods and become
distracted.