How+We+Learn

__**How We Learn**__ Reflective:9, Sensing:3, Verbal:5, Sequential:1
 * I thought that the learning style inventory was very accurate and I was able to really reflect on how I learn and how my students might also learn. I discovered that I am a reflective learner which means that I must thourghly think about how to do something before I can even attempt the problem. When this isn't done I feel like there is chaos around me and I will over focus on what I don't understand. And I MUST think about things first to myself for a few minutes before I discuss it with others to get a good grasp on what I think. This is why I always perfer working by myself. Normally I want others help and input, but I have problems following along because I can't wrap my brain around their process to get to the final outcome. I focus too much on minor details. When this happens I will often become counterproductive and spend hours on the details and never seem to finish anything. As [|Fedler and Soloman]wrote, "To be effective as a learner and problem solver, you need to be able to function both ways. . . if you overemphasize sensing, you may rely too much on memorization and familar methods and not concentrating enough on understanding and innovative thinking" (pg 2)
 * As for the sensing I definately agree that I am very practical and careful. I want everything to be perfect so I take my time and double and triple check my work. And when it comes to planning I am very SLOW! Which is a nightmare for a future teacher. I can't ever seem to make a clear plan because I have problems grasping the whole picture. Which brings us to me being a sequential learner compared to a global learner. If I was a global learner I might be able to plan more globally, but I tend to plan for one day and I go into to too much detail.
 * Overall, I thought this was very valuable inventory to take because it made clear how I learn and some of my downfalls as a learner/teacher so I can try and compansate for them. As for teaching this inventory has just amplified my need for planning globally first and then down to the details. As for my students I will try and provide a variety of learning techniques so everyone of my students can make connections. As Fedler and Soloman suggest I wil provide my students with both visual and verbal information and will give students adequate time for individual work and group work to help both the sensing and intuitive learners.