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Education 3504/ Evaluation of Learning/Dr. David Slomp Michael Quiambao, Sarah Balaberda, Michele Beaulieu, Rory Hayes, Jessica Pariseau

toc 1. What is a Kinesthetic Learner: Kinesthetic learners according to the Government of Alberta, Education, 2010 :

**"like to have opportunities to move around, trace and outline, act out concepts and stories, make models or do experiments, write or draw listening, walk while talking, imagine themselves in the situation, examine and manipulate material".**



1.1 Characteristics of Kinesthetic Learners:

 * learn by doing hands on activities
 * like to work in groups to solve problems
 * actively explore their surrounding learning environment
 * learn best through touching, feeling and experiencing that which they are trying to learn
 * Prefer role plays, simulations, and hands on activities
 * learn by using their bodies through rhythm and movement



=2. Importance of Incorporating Kinesthetic Learning: =

There are benefits for incorporating Kinesthetic learning techniques for both Kinesthetic and non-Kinesthetic learners. Below is a study that saw a 70% increase in learning when Kinesthetic learning strategies were put into place.

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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">2.1. For Kinesthetic Learners:
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Kinesthetic learners must be actively doing something to be successful when learning. Students who are kinesthetic learners usually have a difficult time learning during sedentary lectures because the body does not make a connection that they are doing something just when listening. For kinesthetic learners to remember information they need to be up and moving constantly.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Strengths of Kinesthetic Learners:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Great hand eye coordination
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Excellent motor memory
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Excellent experimenters
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">High levels of energy
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Performs well
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Quick reactions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Good at sports

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%; line-height: 25px;">2.2. Non Kinesthetic Learners:
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">There are three types of learning: Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic. Visual learners tend to be more successful when they can see the learning tools. Examples of these are: graphs, charts, pictures, media etc. They remember things best by seeing written notes or handouts.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">With auditory learners, they tend to be more successful when they can listen to what is being taught. They prefer: lectures, reading aloud, videos and discussions.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">These types of learners can still benefit from Kinesthetic learning techniques because:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Learning can be more deeply rooted since there is a physical presence involved
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">It can create mental representations for the learners
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">It can be a memorable experience for any type of learning style
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Can actively involve all students and keeps them engaged in their learning experience [[image:Photo 11.jpg height="288" align="left"]]

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">3. How to incorporate Kinesthetic learning into the classroom: =

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The following are examples of implementing Kinesthetic learning into a variety of subjects. One must remember these are only specific examples to help guide you in implementing Kinesthetic learning which is limitless to your creativity.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">3.1. Into Math:
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Watch 50 seconds to 2 minutes 22 seconds media type="youtube" key="5GXdNQzoPrk" height="315" width="560" <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">This video shows how an example of how Kinesthetic learning can be used at the University level. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Other ways Kinesthetic learning can be used in Math include: <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;"> http://teachingtoday.glencoe.com/lessonplans/exploring-altitudes-in-math
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">Using blocks for counting, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">Using the smart board for interactive Math games
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">Using high school students distance from the board to teach a lesson on limits
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 25px;">Having grade 2 students to decide between two choices by standing on opposite sides of the room to shows how charts work.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The following is an example of a math lesson plan for Kinesthetic learners:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">3.2. Into English:
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Kinesthetic learning can be used in English class. Methods include:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Comprehension Process Motions (CPM) method for teaching young readers. Uses kinesthetic hand movements that signal understanding
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Acting out scenes that have just been read. For example Shakespeare
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Role playing real life situations
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Toss a ball at a student and ask them how to spell a word <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">[[image:classroom-assessment-theory-into-practice/iStock_000006456892XSmall.jpeg align="right"]]

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">3.3. into Social Studies:
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Kinesthetic learning can also be found in social studies. Popular methods include : <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;"> http://teachingtoday.glencoe.com/lessonplans/pieces-of-the-puzzle-countries-of-europe
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Scripting historical events
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Dancing to have deeper feeling of culture, for example the Hawaiian Hula, and Native dances
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Drama, giving the students the ability to freely question, pretend, and imagine historical context.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Creating real life simulation
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">The following is an example of a lesson plan in European history that targets kinesthetic learners:

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">3.4. into Science:
<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Watch 1 minute 8 seconds to 2 minutes 14 seconds

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">media type="youtube" key="0vrf6xXqeuE" height="315" width="560" <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">This video shows an example of how Kinesthetic Learning can be used at the Elementary level.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Kinesthetic learning in science may include:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Using the Smart Board
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Bringing in animals to feel
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Gathering soil,leaves, and branches from outside
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Creating a dance to remember anatomy

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">4. How to assess Kinesthetic Learners: =

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">It is important to make sure that the student can effectively use the information they have learned. As a kinesthetic learner it is crucial to their success that the teacher uses a variety of formats to test the student. The students can re-word the notes that they have already written, include pictures and photographs to support their notes, have the student act out their notes, and discuss in small groups what they have just learned. It is important to recognize kinesthetic learners as individual learning styles as they are often labelled "underachievers" and do not fulfill their full potential. This is due to the lack of assessment for their specific learning style and in order for them to achieve excellence they have to be tested in a specific way that meets their learning needs.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">4.1. Techniques and Strategies:

 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Field trips
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Stretch throughout class if the students become restless
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Snowball discussions
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Use molding clay [[image:hands_on_learning3.jpg width="313" height="352" align="right"]]
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Drawing, underlying and highlighting readings as they go
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Flash cards
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 17px;">Role playing
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Presentations
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Learning style centers
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Allow students to stand at the back of the classroom during a lesson
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Allows small pillows for students to tap on quietly during a lesson
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Provide practice time
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Group work
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Paired reading
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Projects
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Throw a ball around the room while answering questions or discussing topics.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Have students perform tasks like filling out a worksheet or taking notes, this will help them focus by simply just moving their hand.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Allow students to write on whiteboard or hand out assignments during class.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Keep lecture time short, be thoughtful of all learners when planning a lesson.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 140%;">4.2. Examples:
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Use physical styles such as acting out, can allow the student to SHOW the teacher what they have learned.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Have the student role play the information that they have just learned.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Drawing and writing are examples of kinesthetic learning as the student is being active. Don't neglect these activities, these activities are a great demonstration of what information the student has retained.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Learning centre's are an example of assessing kinesthetic learners. Movement and variety allow the student to incorporate their learning style while also allowing the teacher to assess the students learning.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">4.3. Lesson Plans:
<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;"> Below are a few sample lesson plans that should help you get started with incorporating kinesthetic learners!

__**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Math: **__ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Grade K-2: Addition <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Grade 3-5: Multiplication <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Grade 9-12: Using Formulas

__**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">English: **__ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Grade 7- 9: Writing an Argument <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 17px;">Grade 6-8: Comprehension Grade K-2: Alphabet

__**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Science **__ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Grade 6-8: Chemical and Physical Changes <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Grade 6-8: Photosynthesis <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Grade 9-12: Circular Motion

__**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Social: **__ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Grade 9-12: French Revolution <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Grade 9-12: World War One <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 130%;">Grade 3-5: Slavery

=<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 25px;">5. References: = 1) @http://suite101.com/article/kinesthetic-learning-style-a162063 2) @http://www.ehow.com/how_6914515_teach-english-kinesthetic-learners.html 3) @http://www2.education.ualberta.ca/css/css_35_4/arsocstud_through_arts.htm 4) @http://www.ehow.com/info_7924284_middle-kinesthetic-learning-activities-math.html 5) http://www.education.com/magazine/article// 6) @http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q&esrc=s&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CC8QFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macrothink.org%2Fjournal%2Findex.php%2Fjse%2Farticle%2Fdownload%2F1007%2F1066&ei=ZV5jUIq4I-WUjAKB-oG4DQ&usg=AFQjCNFrViJiGTfB5yHaeXvF-pin8iW2Uw 7)@http://www.classroom-management-success.org/different-learning-styles.html 8) @http://www.dirjournal.com/guides/why-kinesthetic-learning-really-works-in-classrooms-today/ 9) @http://0-search.ebscohost.com.darius.uleth.ca/login.aspx?direct=true&db=tfh&AN=31195714&site=ehost-live&scope=site 10) []