2.3 Subjective factors

The subjective factors are related to learner's individual differences which may account for differences in their learning rate and level of attainment. These factors include:

2.3 Subjective factors

Students can be classified in terms of learning styles as follows:

Analytical learners:learners focusing on details and logic, and prefer sequential steps and clear progression.

Global learners: students learning in large leaps, suddenly connecting several chunks together. For global or

"holistic learners" the big picture is often important.

Auditory Learners: students who prefer oral instructions and activities, and who learn best by listening and

speaking.

Visual learners: students who prefer seeing new information (overhead pictures, videos) and study best with

visual aids (e.g. flash cards, posters).

Extroverted learners: students who enjoy interaction in the classroom, and like group activities that require

information to be exchanged.

Introverted learners:reserved and reflective students who tend to enjoy solitary activities, such as

worksheets or writing activities.

Feeling learners: students who prefer lessons which personalize the information, especially through

cooperative activities.

Kinesthetic/tactile learners: learners who do well when they stand up and move around. They use their

whole body to learn.

2.3 Subjective factors

Thinking learners: learners who prefer facts and to be seen as competent, and who attach self-esteem

to achievement.

An understanding of the importance of learning styles should be an influential feature in a school's daily practice, its policy and its philosophy. In order for learning styles to be effectively implemented they need to be incorporated into a whole-school perspective and policy. This will make it easier for individual teachers to incorporate into their daily teaching. Classroom instruction therefore needs to be designed with learning styles in mind.