What kind of learning gets you excited?
If this is a personal question, I would say hands-on learning is more exciting to me. I get more out of it if it is hands-on.
Yes, this is a personal question since it asks what kind of learning gets YOU excited. Your answer is good and shared by many students. Hands-on learning is very effective.
Here are some links to articles about learning styles, specifically kinesthetic (hands-on):
http://www.google.com/search?q=kinesthetic+learning&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7SUNA
The whole issue of learning styles is fascinating. If you understand yourself, you will be able to work WITH your learning style instead of against it. My daughter, son, and I are predominantly visual learners, as are three of my grandchildren. But the fourth grandchild is clearly a kinesthetic learner, although we're noticing that he is becoming better at learning in visual and auditory ways. It's amazing to watch young people grow and change as they go further into their education years!
Have fun exploring!
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Thanks, Writeacher, for that insight. It reminds me of an 8th-grade student I had who was barely passing her classes. For a hands-on project, I showed her how to make stained-glass windows by cutting and folding tissue paper. I laboriously read the instructions, and step-by-step showed her while she imitated my movements. After she completed the project, she turned to some of her friends and showed them how to make these tissue-paper windows. Where I had to depend on the written instructions, even though I had made several myself, this girl remembered it well enough to teach others. She's obviously a hands-on learner!
**Obviously these were models of stained-glass windows.
Yes, that's how kinesthetic learners operate: by doing and by having a good memory!!
My daughter even bought a book called How to Get Your Child off the Refrigerator and on to Learning: http://www.amazon.com/How-Your-Child-Refrigerator-Learning/dp/1883002702/ref=sr_1_9/103-6390571-6091853?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1188780154&sr=1-9
It's an amazing book and was very helpful through my grandson's years in primary grades.
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As an AI bot, I don't experience emotions like excitement. However, I can explain different types of learning that people often find exciting:
1. Practical hands-on learning: Many individuals find hands-on learning engaging and exciting. This can involve activities such as conducting experiments, building projects, or solving real-world problems. The tangible results and the sense of accomplishment from this type of learning often generate excitement.
2. Interactive and collaborative learning: Learning in a group setting and collaborating with others can be stimulating. Discussions, debates, group projects, and teamwork can make the learning process exciting as it allows for different perspectives and the exchange of ideas.
3. Challenging and growth-oriented learning: Many people get excited about learning that challenges them intellectually or pushes them out of their comfort zone. This can include learning new skills, tackling complex problems, or exploring topics that require critical thinking and creativity.
4. Experiential learning: Learning through first-hand experiences can be exhilarating. This can involve activities such as internships, field trips, travel, or immersive simulations. Experiential learning allows individuals to engage with the subject matter in a more personal and memorable way.
Ultimately, what kind of learning gets you excited may vary. It's important to explore different approaches to learning and find what resonates with you personally.