of exercises and material which stimulate all types
ABBREVIATIONS
of learning style in order to help the learners learn according to their personal learning styles.
The following abbreviations are used in the
ñ Visual Learners need to see the teacher’s body
Student’s Book and Teacher’s Notes:
language and facial expression to fully understand the content of the lesson. They
T
teacher
think in pictures and learn best from visual
S(s)
student(s)
displays, including diagrams, illustrations,
HW
homework
transparencies, videos, flashcards and hand-
L1
students’ mother tongue
outs.
Ex.
exercise
ñ Auditory Learners learn best through verbal
p(p). page(s)
things
e.g.
for example
through and listening to what others have to
i.e.
that is
say. Written information may have little
etc
et cetera
meaning until it is heard. They often benefit
sb
somebody
from reading a text aloud and using a tape
sth
something
explanations,
discussions,
talking
recorder. ñ Tactile/Kinaesthetic through
a
hands-on
Learners
learn
approach,
best
actively
exploring the physical world around them. They may find it hard to sit still for long periods and may become distracted by their need for activity and exploration. These learners express themselves through movement. They have a good sense of balance and hand-eye coordination. By interacting with the space around them, they are able to remember and process information. Involve them in role play, pairwork and other classroom activities.
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