CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Conversely, cognitive style refers to “an individuals’ natural, habitual, and preferred way (s) of absorbing, processing and retaining new information and skills” (Reid, 1995: viii).

Detailed explanation-2: -The term “learning style” has several definitions. Reid (1995, p. 34) defines it as “an individual’s natural, habitual, and preferred way(s) of absorbing, processing, and retaining new information and skills”.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are 4 predominant learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, and Kinaesthetic. While most of us may have some general idea about how we learn best, often it comes as a surprise when we discover what our predominant learning style is.

Detailed explanation-4: -A Learning Style is an individual’s preferred, most effective method of absorbing new information and learning new skills. It is also referred to as Thinking Styles, Cognitive Styles or Learning Modalities.