SLF

Don't Teach Me - Let Me Learn

CodeB1D
Seminar DateWednesday 21 September
Start Time15:45
Duration45 minutes
Seminar Description

This interactive workshop will:

  • give a general introduction to human diversity and learning styles (LS)
  • introduce personal LSA Profiles of children and why a knowledge of LS is particularly important during the early years of education
  • discuss learning needs of underachieving students
  • point out the importance of multi-sensory stimulation (V-A-K-T)
  • explain the important distinction between kinaesthetic/tactile learning and mobility
  • present ideas for improving classroom discipline based on learning styles.      

The overall conclusion will be that Learning Style Analysis (LSA) instruments reveal specific learning needs of 'problem' students, already traceable during primary school years, and that certain style combinations in students most often lead to school failure and ultimately to dropping out from formal education. The importance of multi-sensory teaching and learning will be discussed, particularly when preferences are not matched by the expectations and strategies of a traditional school system.

SpeakersEmeritus Professor Barbara Prashnig, Director Training and Research, Creative Learning Systems, Auckland, New Zealand
Speaker biographyBarbara was a teacher and trainer for 17 years in Austria, is certified by the University of Houston, Texas, in accelerated learning methods, studied Suggestopedia with Dr Georgi Lozanov from Bulgaria and was trained in Learning Styles and Individualised Instruction at St John's University, New York. She taught linguistics at Auckland University in New Zealand for five years, before founding Creative Learning Company in 1992.
Through her organisation, Barbara Prashnig has introduced her pioneering concept of learning, teaching and working styles into schools and organisations around the world: from Sweden to China, from Australia to Canada, and is a sought-after international presenter and consultant. She lives in Auckland, New Zealand, is the author of 'The Power of Diversity' and is currently completing her next book about applications of learning styles and personalised learning.
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VenueBoisdale 1
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