Topic 4

Name: Greg Maye
Date: March 16, 2010


Learning Styles Modality Preference Inventory

Read each statement and select the appropriate number response as it applies to you.
Often (3) Sometimes (2) Seldom/Never (1)



Visual Modality
__2__ I remember information better if I write it down.
___3_ Looking at the person helps keep me focused.
__2__ I need a quiet place to get my work done.
__2__ When I take a test, I can see the textbook page in my head.
___3_ I need to write down directions, not just take them verbally.
__2__ Music or background noise distracts my attention from the task at hand.
___2_ I don’t always get the meaning of a joke.
___3_ I doodle and draw pictures on the margins of my notebook pages.
___3_ I have trouble following lectures.
__3__ I react very strongly to colors.
____ Total

Auditory Modality
___2_ My papers and notebooks always seem messy.
___3_ When I read, I need to use my index finger to track my place on the line.
___2_ I do not follow written directions well.
__3__ If I hear something, I will remember it.
__1__ Writing has always been difficult for me.
_2___ I often misread works from the text (e.g., “them” for “then”).
___3_ I would rather listen and learn than read and learn.
__1__ I’m not very good at interpreting an individual’s body language
_2___ Pages with small print or poor quality copies are difficult for me to read.
_2___ My eyes tire quickly, even though my vision check-up is always fine.
____ Total

Kinesthetic/Tactile Modality
__1__ I start a project before reading the directions.
__3__ I hate to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
__3__ I prefer first to see something done and then to do it myself.
___2_ I use the trial and error approach to problem solving.
___1_ I like to read my textbook while riding an exercise bike.
____3 I take frequent study breaks.
___2_ I have a difficult time giving step-by-step instructions.
__2__ I enjoy sports and do well at several different types of sports.
____3 I use my hands when describing things.
___3_ I have to rewrite or type my class notes to reinforce the material.

Service Learning Weekly Journal

So far in my Service Learning class I have been learning alot.Like how to start project that will help the homeless,and how to take notes in class and how to stop Procrastination in class. Because I think that all that I have learn so far will help me in my life to come and also it will give me a chance to help otheres.I'm looking foward to our talent show and diner to help raise money to feed the homeles this thursday so I can really see what it is like to really help someone who needs help.

What Can I Do About Excessive Procrastination?

1.Break large task into smaller task
2.Reward yourself whenever you complete a task.
3.Work on tasks at the times you work best.
4.Work on tasks as part of a study group.
5.Get help from teachers and other students when you find a task difficult.

Taking Notes in Class

1.Keep your attention focused on what your teacher is saying. Listen for "signal statements" that tell you that what your teacher is about to say is important to write in your notes.

2.Write quickly so that you can include all the important information in your notes. Do this by writing abbreviated words such as med for medicine, using symbols such as % for percent, and writing short sentences.

3.Rewrite your notes to make them more complete by changing abbreviated words into whole words, symbols into words, and shortened sentences into longer sentences.

4.Check with other students to be sure you did not leave out important information.

5.Make your notes more accurate by answering any questions you had when writing your notes in class.

Topic 3: Study Skills/ Get to class on time

One of the thing that I think that I need to work on is getting to class on time. Because when I'm late for class I miss important things like what we are doing today, and how to get on my blogger, yeah I know it's strange but it's true. Also when I'm late I will have to make up the things that I missed when I was not in class and being late makes my class and group have to wait on me to get there and they might not like that.