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January to March 2024 Article ID: NSS8552 Impact Factor:7.60 Cite Score:8938 Download: 132 DOI: https://doi.org/ View PDf
Different Learning Styles as the Method of Addressing Individual Child Needs
Manasvi Tungare Jaiswal
M.Ed. 1st Sem, Maharaja College, Ujjain (M.P.)
Introduction: It is rightly said by Matshona Dhliwayo that “A
garden’s beauty never lies in one flower” even it is true in the context of a
classroom. A classroom consists of variety of students. It is difficult to
address and explain these diversified students.Diverse needs of learners,
matching instructions for diverse learning styles can be difficult.In earlier
times it was more difficult because of the use of traditional method for
teaching but now-a-days various teaching and learning styles are practiced
while teaching. These styles help in fulfilling basic needs of all
students.Reaching all students with a variety of learning styles is necessary
for full academic growth.
The term “learning styles” 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. For example, when learning how to make the
abacus, some students understand the process by following verbal instructions,
while others have to physically manipulate the abacus themselves. This notion
of individualized learning styles has gained widespread recognition in
education theory and classroom management strategy. Individual learning styles
depend on cognitive, emotional and environmental factors, as well as one’s
prior experience. In other words: everyone’s different. It is important for
educators to understand the differences in their students’ learning styles, so
that they can implement best practice strategies into their daily activities,
curriculum and assessments.