Personal Development Journal

Throughout the four weeks of this course, we learned about different learning styles. I have learned that besides being a visual learner, I am also an auditory learner. I sometimes learn best through discussions, talking things through, and listening to what others have to say. Although written information is meaningful in my ability to learn, I profit more from reading out loud and utilizing a tape recorder to retain the information. I happen to balance my learning styles well, and feel that I am flexible when using various styles of learning. As an educator, I can provide my students with assessments like the ones provided so they can understand and perceive what kind of learners they are. This will help me as an educator identify my student’s strengths and weaknesses while creating assignments to best help each learner. I strongly believe that learning is a process just like everything in life. Learning is a constant process built through experience.
I find that Learning Style Perspectives would be a helpful text for new educators as well as those who want to grow within their craft, and those who have not had any experience with learning styles/theories concerning the adult learner.
Learning is the magnitude for which we articulate something and the level of how we gain an understanding of something. Learning is the process by which a reasonably lasting change transpires as an outcome of preparation or experience. Learning allows creativity and perspectives to form. Thus, using knowledge highlights our ability to absorb information and utilize it to the best of our aptitude. Learning entails all the things that can happen in allowing change. Learning happens when people take pristine information and integrate it into their life. I feel that every learner differs in the way they take in or process information and understand the information provided. I feel that successful teaching and training cannot be restricted to the transfer of information; rather it needs to be established on brainpower at work. To be a valuable educator, one needs to comprehend the significance of including all their students in learning how to attain knowledge. An instructor focuses on all learners and their needs. When a teacher’s concentration is on their students it allows those students to have a voice and to gain quality education. If a student has a quality education then he or she will be skilled enough to collect and integrate information while utilizing and developing critical thinking skills and problem solving. I am going to remember these important aspects as I grow as a Course Developer and educator.
People learn at various rates, so it is expected for them to be fearful or uneasy when faced with learning. Positive reinforcement by the instructor as well as other learners (classmates) can improve knowledge.
Students retain knowledge from classes sequentially to profit from instruction. I learned when one fully understands a lesson they can apply it to their everyday life. In order for students to retain the information taught, one needs to understand and distinguish the value or reason for that information. Personally, I’ve learned that when I completely understand something, I am able to grow within my opinions, while recognizing and appreciating new outlooks. The best motivators for adult learners are awareness and self-seeking gain. If an adult learner can be shown that the course profits them practically, they will achieve more, and the rewards will be unwavering.