The Different Forms Of Learning

Introduction: I have learnt a lot more in my first semester of college than I had imagined. I learned a lot about software development life cycles, information that will undoubtedly be useful as I advance in my profession. My time in college as an undergrad was a creative process. In September 2019, I enrolled at Patan College for Professional Studies with the intention of studying to become a software engineer. I thus enrolled in the Bsc(hons) in Computer Science and Software Engineering program since I thought it would help me reach my long-term goals. I was introduced to study techniques at the beginning of the session, and they have really aided me in improving both my speaking and studying abilities.

Learning is a lifelong process that never ends. Throughout their lifespan, humans continue to learn new things. There is no ideal method of learning. The greatest technique to cope with learning is the way you learn since every person has a different method. A learning style is a particular manner in which the mind takes in and organizes new knowledge. Although there are other methods for managing adjustment, the three primary techniques are visual, aural, and tactile. It is important for a person’s overall development. In the current intense climate, anybody who is a keen understudy may struggle and produce. From the day we are born until the day we pass away, we never stop learning. Without education, a presence resembles still water. Humans pick up whatever they encounter, including its acts, experiences, etc.

BODY:

According to a test I completed, I seem to be a good candidate to be described as an aural and visual learner. I typically learn through listening, tuning in, looking at, or seeing images. I comprehend what I’ve heard and go over it again. I attempt to remember information by how it sounds, and I have an easier time following spoken instructions than written ones. I often read aloud to myself to learn since you need to hear or say something to understand it. As an auditory-visual learner, I probably babble or joke about with myself or other people in case I become tired. Regardless of how I hear and comprehend all that is stated, others can assume that I am not in my center.

1. ELLI:

Throughout my first semester of college, the Effective Lifelong Learning Inventory (ELLI) has proven to be a crucial tool for encouraging awareness, reflection, and self-improvement planning around learning. It has been successfully used across a variety of institutions, disciplines, and levels of focus to increase student awareness and promote academic development. In the Dispositions to Stay and Succeed project, ELLI has recently provided both valuable quantitative information and served as an inspiration for a lot of significant subjective information. Below is a quick discussion of the seven aspects of learning power.

Being “stuck and static” is the opposite of changing and learning, which is the perception that you are someone who learns and evolves with time.

Critical Curiosity: the urge to “get underneath the surface”; the opposite is being “passive.”

Making connections and realizing that learning “matters to me” are examples of meaning-making; the opposite is just “collecting knowledge.”

Being “rule-bound” is the opposite of creativity, which involves taking risks and having an inventive mind.

Learning Relationships: gaining knowledge and skills from others while still having the freedom to adjust on your own; the opposites are being “detached” or “over-dependent.”

Strategic Awareness: keeping an eye on your thoughts, feelings, and actions as a student and being prepared to use that focus to build and manage instructional materials; the opposite is becoming “robotic.”

Being “fragile and reliant” is the opposite of resilience, which is the ability to continue developing your own learning power.

I consider myself to be a creative and critically interested learner.

When I come upon anything really intriguing, I attempt to go deeper and learn more.

Without a good justification, I can’t accept what I am told.

I thus always want to learn things on my own.

I always look forward to a challenge and attempting to figure anything out on my own.

My specialty has always been trying new things and being innovative.

On most of my projects, I approach things differently from the other team members because I have different perspectives on the situation.

Motivation, Attitude, and Personality Scale (MAP)

Motivation:

The definition of motivation is the internal and external processes that control human behavior. Humans can always fight back when they are motivated. My family has always inspired me to do well in school. This has had an impact on how much work and determination I put into my education. As a newbie, whenever I feel like I’m achieving, I always feel more confident and motivated to keep getting better. Everyone should thus maintain their motivation, which will undoubtedly boost their performance in every area.

Attitude:

An attitude is a behavioural pattern that is often considered to represent a person’s normal response.

Experiences are what shape our attitudes.

My friends, teachers who educated me, family, and the media have all influenced my mindset in a good manner.

Personality:

Every person is unique, and they all have various characteristics.

As a result of interactions with the people and environment around me, my personality is always evolving.

Most of the time, I consider myself to be a calm and patient person.

3. The MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator):

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, or MBTI for short, is a self-reflective survey that highlights different mental tendencies in how people see the world and make decisions. Two Americans, Katharine Cook Briggs and her young daughter Isabel Briggs Myers, created the first versions of the MBTI. The MBTI is based on a theory put out by Swiss psychologist Carl Jung, who believed that people perceive the world through four mental faculties: sense, instinct, emotion, and reasoning, and that one of these faculties is predominate for a person most of the time. Judging Perception, Sensing Intuition, IntroversionExtraversion, and Thinking Feeling are divided into four categories. There are 16 different sorts, with each individual having a favourite trait from each group. I fit the ISFP personality type or the creative category. Introversion, Sensing, Feeling, and Perceiving is referred to as ISFP. In general, ISFP personality types tend to be inventive, flittery, and sympathetic in their behavior. They typically have vivid memories and have a firm grasp on their detects. They like small groups of people and are passionate about helping others. I often value putting aside an effort to be apart from everyone and focus intensely on the focal aspects of a circumstance. When I have my own room to work, I am more motivated. When my peers support and inspire me, I am always prepared to work.

Each primary character exemplar has strengths and weaknesses, and they are usually accentuated in professional situations where I frequently encounter a diverse group of people with many different foundations and value systems.

ISFP advantages

desire to make people’s life better

accommodative and adaptable mentality

loyalty to one’s own beliefs and traits

a long-standing curiosity for the globe

an awareness of the needs of others around them

ISFP Drawbacks:

Having trouble comprehending and adhering to standards

Struggling to control emotions in painful situations

dislike for hypothetical or novel facts

putting their own need for freedom first

4. MY ROLES IN BELBIN:

A predisposition to act, participate, and interact with others in a very definite way is what Belbin refers to as a team role. Shaper, Implementer, and Completer Finisher are three action-oriented positions; Co-ordinator, Teamworker, and Resource Investigator are three people-oriented roles; and Plant, Monitor Judge, and Specialist are three intellectual roles. Following nine years of research, Meredith Belbin created the tool in 1981, and it has since grown to be one of the most widely used and widely available tools to help team development. The team roles were created to delineate and forecast the potential performance of management teams, taking into account the fact that the most effective teams feature a variety of personalities and temperaments. has drawn criticism for the potential for oversimplification and “pigeonholing” of individuals. However, when utilized to get insight into how the team functions and identify the team’s strengths and flaws, knowledge is very useful. I believe that the Innovator job is the one that best fits me out of the nine categories. I consider myself to be creative. I almost always have plans in mind and never run out of ideas. I strive to be creative and have a vivid imagination. I like to work alone and have a tendency to tackle problems scientifically since I am an inventor. The innovator may be a key player in how a team performs work and resolves issues since they are a creative person.

HONEY AND MUMFORD, No. 5

In 1986, Peter Honey and Alan Mumford developed the Honey and Mumford learning styles. Their efforts are inspired by and based on Kolb’s concept of learning styles. However, they provided their own Learning Styles Questionnaire (LSQ) once it became clear that Kolb’s LSI had little credibility with managers. Therefore, Honey and Mumford administered a survey that evaluated broad social propensities rather than directly asking people how they learn, as Kolb’s LSI does. The reason for this is because a lot of individuals have never consciously considered how they really learn. Additionally, in order to be a captivating learner, individuals must consider their learning preferences or styles and devise strategies for mastering them. As shown in the picture below, Honey and Mumford have developed a survey based on a continuum to aid in identifying the best learning style or inclination. Knowing your preferred method of learning empowers you to make more informed decisions about how to change your learning opportunities and learning preferences, expands the range and variety of encounters that may serve as learning opportunities, and enhances your learning skills and awareness.

Since I learn best by thinking and seeing, I like to pay attention to speeches, observe exhibitions, examine, and engage in group conversations. Therefore, Reflector is my preferred learning method out of the four. I like reflecting on my interactions and considering other perspectives. Before making a decision, I prefer to thoroughly research the facts I’ve gathered and the information I’ve gotten from others. This could make me put off making a quick decision. Due to my mindfulness, I like to listen in silence and observe others in their daily lives. I am a good listener and consider all points before expressing my own opinions.

Reflectors are those who learn by observing and considering what happens. They can decide to hold off on joining in and instead choose to act as a spectator. desire to stand back and observe interactions from a variety of opposing perspectives, accumulating knowledge and putting aside the attempt to move toward a suitable aim.

CONCLUSION:

I’m pleased I took this course since it gave me insight into my learning preferences, skills, and shortcomings. I’m happy to have addressed the most of the learning preferences that have contributed to my increased confidence. I definitely moved up a level as a result of all the group activities and the presentation I gave. Finally, I am eager to continue my path with all the knowledge and resources I have acquired from this session.