| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Cognitive Learning Styles | the general way people prefer to have information presented in order to problem-solve, proces, learn, and remeber new information |
| Learning Modalities | visual, auditory, and kinesthetic |
| Learning Style Preference | a tendency to use a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic modality when there is a choice of ways to learn and process new information. |
| Visual Learner | learn and remember best by seeing and visualizing information |
| Auditory Learners | learn and remeber best by hearing and discussing information |
| Kinesthetic Learners | learn and remeber best by using large and small body movements and hands-on experiences |
| Multisensory Strategies | learning strategies that combine two or more modalities |
| Verbalizing | involves speaking or reading out loud to activate your auditory channel and build auditory memory |
| Reciting | involves explaining information out loud, in complete sentences, and in your own words wihout looking at printed information |
| Brain Dominance Theory | is a cognitive model that identifies specific functions of the left hemisphere and the right hemisphere of the brain |
| Linear Learner | is a person who initially processes information through the left hemisphere of the brain, which deals with logic, structured, and verbal information |
| Global Learner | is a person who initially processes information through the right hemisphere of the brain, which deals with colors, visialization, creativity, and visual informaton |
| Theory of Multiple Intelligences | is a cognitive theory that proposes that individualshave at least eight different kinds of intelligences |
| An Intelligence | is the potential to process information that can be activated in a cultural setting to solve problems or create products that are of value in a culture |
| Subintellgences | are core abilities that are part of a larger individual intelligence |
| Linguistic Intelligence | is the ability to use verbal and written language effectively |
| Logical-mathematical intelligence | is the ability to use logic, problem solving, analysis, and mathematical calculations effectively. |
| Musical Intelligence | is the ability to show an acute sensitvity and appreiation of musical patterns and elements |
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