Learning Styles
Respecting learning styles is another way
of valuing diversity. Just as the world contains
a wide variety of cultures, it also contains a
broad spectrum of
learning styles.
Global
Village School is pleased to offer the A Self-PortraitTM Profile learning
styles assessment along
with Customized Curriculum
Consultations based
on the profile results. It is not necessary
to enroll in Global Village to take advantage
of these valuable tools.
The
traditional educational model works well for those
students who like their days to be predictable
and orderly, sit at desks, eat only at scheduled
times; who learn best by listening, reading, and
doing worksheets. These students are actually
in the minority. The majority of students - those
with differing learning styles - learn best within
alternative structures. Quite a few learn to adapt,
suppressing their natural tendencies and strengths;
many others become labeled as behavior problems,
learning disabled, lazy, etc.
There are many different styles of learning.
Some of us learn best with the stereo on, some
love to study outside, many like to lie on the
couch or bed to read. (How many of us, as adults,
actually like to sit at a desk to read?!) Some
love to interact with other students; others much
prefer to work independently. Some like to focus
on one task until it is complete; others do better
by working on several tasks at once. Auditory
learners learn best by listening; others need
to "see it" or "experience it" if they are to
fully
understand
.
And
it doesn’t stop in childhood: the same things
apply in the work world. Some employees are happiest
and most productive when they’re right there
in the middle of things, talking to everyone who
comes in the door, making sure people have what
they need, etc. Other people crave peace and quiet
and flourish when allowed to work on their own
without interruption. Some love organization and
structure and do well at accounting, watching
the budget, planning and scheduling, etc. Others
can’t stand these things and never seem
to get them quite “right,” but are
capable of inventing programs or imagining possibilities
that more “organized” people couldn’t
conceive of.
The
A Self-PortraitTM Profile
is
a core part of the way we work with our students
- and together as a staff - at Global Village
School. The results enable us to work better as
a team and help us in selecting the most appropriate
courses and customizing lessons to meet students'
individual needs. Our students take the A
Self-PortraitTMProfile as part
of their Global Village enrollment process, and
sometimes parents choose to take the Profile in
order to better understand their own learning
styles, which can lead to improved communication
between parent and child. The A Self-PortraitTM Profile is
available to our community at a discount
(see ordering information below).
Many
of our families go a step further with our Learning
Styles Curriculum Consultations, during which
they work with one of our coaches to create a
unique curriculum plan from the ground up.
About the profile:
The A Self-PortraitTM Profile was created by two of our Global
Village teachers, Mariaemma Pelullo-Willis and
Victoria Hodson, and featured in their book, Discover
Your Child's Learning Style. It has been used
by tens of thousands of students, parents, teachers,
and adults seeking to enhance the way they learn,
work, teach and/or communicate.
The profile assesses several aspects
of learning style, quickly and simply, in language
that is easily understood by everyone. These aspects
are:
Disposition
Modality Environment Interests Talents
The benefits of being aware of individual learning styles include:
discovering how one learns best; improving communication
among family members; and helping people let
go of labels such as dyslexic, ADD, ADHD, learning
disabled, slow, lazy, and "just average!"
About
the Curriculum Consultation:
After taking the The A Self-PortraitTM
Profile, one of our certified Learning Styles
coaches will work with you and your family to
customize a complete curriculum for the year
based on your child's needs, interests, and
learning style. You can choose to speak
with our coach via phone (you will call our
coach) or email. A specific list of recommended
materials, (books, CD-ROMs, videos, etc.), and
information on how to order them will be provided
to you. Click here
to view a sample Learning Styles Curriculum
Consultation plan.
Costs:
A Self-PortraitTM Learning Styles Profile: $20
if ordered online (see below). Regular cost
$25.
Custom Curriculum Consultation: The regular cost is
$395. Enrolled families pay $295. These prices
include the A Self-PortraitTM
Profile.
How
to order:
Click
here to order the profile and receive the
special Global Village $5 discount.
To order the Custom Curriculum Consultation
call (805-646-9792) or e-mail
us.
