Game-Changer IO2 In-service Training Programme

Activity 3: What is Your Preferred Learning Style? This activity is aimed at helping you to identify and understand your own preferred learning style. This process is vital in helping you empower yourself to learn and to develop your CPD plan. If you can identify your preferred learning style then you can find the professional development opportunities that will suit your learning style the most. The main benefits of identifying your learning style include: 1. Allowing you to learn ‘your way’ through your own best strategies; 2. Reducing the stress and frustration of learning experiences; 3. Increasing your self-confidence in learning and your performance; 4. Giving you an insight into your strengths, weaknesses and habits; 5. Enabling you to enjoy any learning process; 6. Inspiring greater curiosity and motivation for lifelong learning; 7. Showing you how to take advantage of your natural skills and inclinations. Diagram 8.2 shows some of the recognised learning styles. Most people prefer to learn using one or more of these styles. Review the diagram and reflect on which style(s) you think you prefer to use to learn. Once you have identified one or more of the learning styles then write them in the area provided below. Diagram 8.2: Learning Styles