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Subject: Exploring learning strengths and challenges
Everyone has learning strengths and challenges; each person learns best in a unique way. Think about how you would complete the following sentences, considering factors that relate to you, your teacher, and your environment.
- I learn best when I ...
I have difficulty learning when I ...
An example of what I can do to help myself learn is ...
- I learn best when my teacher ...
I have difficulty learning when my teacher ...
An example of what I can do to help my teacher help me learn is ...
- I learn best in an environment where ...
I have difficulty learning in an environment where ...
An example of how I can create a positive learning environment for myself is ...
Think about your level of strength regarding the following characteristics.
- paying attention
- processing/understanding what I read
- processing/understanding what I hear
- remembering things
- expressing myself in writing
- expressing myself by speaking
- showing what I know
- physical strength
- ability to manipulate objects
- visual ability
- hearing ability
What is one of these characteristics that you consider a limitation of yours? How can you minimize its impact or even turn it into a strength?