A Self-Portrait™ Online LearningSuccess™ Profile System

1 - 1 - 1989-2015 Reflective Educational Perspectives, LLCE nvironmentModalityVAKI nterestsTalentsDispositionTeacher /Student /ParentManualA self - portrait OnlineLearningSuccess Profile Systemfor the Classroom Student 1989-2015 Reflective Educational Perspectives, LLCV ictoria Kindle Hodson, M. A. Mariaemma Pelullo-Willis, M. 2 - 1989-2015 Reflective Educational Perspectives, LLCFor information regarding this publication and otheravailable products and services contact: LearningSuccess Institute, a division of Reflective Educational Perspectives, LLC 1147 East Main St.

2 , Ventura, California 93001 805-648-1739, Fax 805-648-1769 Internet: E-Mail: Victoria Kindle Hodson 805-653-0261 Mariaemma Pelullo-Willis 805-648-1739 self - portrait Online LearningSuccess Profile SystemCopyright 1989-2015 by Hodson and M. Pelullo-Willis / Reflective Educational Perspectives, LLCP ublished 1989-2015 by Reflective Educational Perspectives, LLCAll rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced ortransmitted in any form without written permission of the is granted for purchaser to duplicate individual pagesneeded for use by teachers or parents for whom this purchasewas 3 - 1989-2015 Reflective Educational Perspectives, LLCL earningSuccess Institute OfferingsFor complete list and descriptions of our servicesand products visit Consultations (individuals & families)Homeschool/Independent Study Programs (elementary - high school)

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5 3 Welcome ..5 Part 1. Why Learning Styles? ..6 The Subject of Learning Styles ..7 Quotable Quotes ..9 About Learning About Teaching Famous Failures Learning Style Research Giftedness Life Missions More Quotable QuotesPart 2. Understanding the Profile Results ..16 5 Aspects of Learning Styles Chart ..17 Dispositions ..18 Modality ..35 Environment ..39 Interests ..41 Talents ..43 Part 3. Resources ..58- 5 - 1989-2015 Reflective Educational Perspectives, LLCW elcome toA self - portrait LearningSuccess Profile SystemTeacher / Student / Parent ManualIntroductionWe have each taught for more than 20 years in various educational settings: the regular classroom, special education, private tutoring, home school consulting, curriculum development, adult literacy, parent / teacher training, and workplace 1988 we created a Profile that: 1.

6 Assesses all five aspects of learning style Dispostion, Modality, Interests, Talents, and Preferred Environment 2. is user friendly 3. is affordable and accessible for all studentsOur goal is to acknowledge the importance of learning and processing differences, and to encourage students of all ages to develop their unique talents and interests so they can be successful adults in the real Are No Right or Wrong AnswersA self - portrait LearningSuccess Profile is not a test. Its purpose is to gather information that will be used to increase self -awareness and encourage practical application.

7 There is not a better or worse learning style; every style or combination of styles is unique and equally Uses For StudentsWe envision that this Profile will become a part of students daily lives. Instead of being tucked away in a filing cabinet, the Profile is meant to be used daily as part of the classroom,and in every single home, to optimize learning, and to facilitate success for every child!Other UsesBesides learning applications, teachers and parents can use the profiles to better understand behaviors, to develop more effective teaching strategies, and to facilitate communication among children and welcome your questions or comments.

8 Please call or email LearningSuccess Coaches,Victoria Kindle Hodson & Mariaemma Pelullo-WillisCall us about volume sales, workshops, and certification 6 - 1989-2015 Reflective Educational Perspectives, one subject we do not studymay be the basis for successin studying all of the others 7 - 1989-2015 Reflective Educational Perspectives, LLCThe Subject of Learning StylesWhy do we need to pay attention to Learning Styles?The subject of Learning Styles is definitely not a new idea! In fact, it is as old as Hippocrates!More recently, Isabelle Myers, David Keirsey & Marilyn Bates, Keith Golay, Rita & Kenneth Dunn, Howard Gardner, Thomas Armstrong, Priscilla Vail, Daniel Goleman and many others have spoken on various aspects of this subject, including personality types and temperament styles, modality, environmental preferences, emotional traits, and multiple to Dunn, Those who suggest that children should learn to adapt to their teachers styles disregard the biological nature of style.

9 And according to David Elkind, Children grow at different And we punish children simply for having different growth There isn t sufficient individualization in the It is interesting to note that the subject of learning styles is a frequent theme in Educational Leadership magazine, a respected magazine for teachers and school administrators. Often the entire publication will be devoted to the topic of how children learn best when working with their styles and natural message is becoming louder and clearer the reasons for applying learning styles methods are not merely to help those students who have learning problems.

10 Rather, applying learn-ing styles methods optimizes learning for normal students and, in fact, actually decreases the incidences of learning problems and behavior problems. In an article published by Educational Leadership in February of 1996, educators Warger and Pugach state, Educators are finally recognizing that unique learning needs are the norm rather than the exception. This Manual is intended to help you better understand your students learning styles meet more of your students learning needs discover teaching strategies that create success for every child- 8 - 1989-2015 Reflective Educational Perspectives, LLCB eginthis exploration(and adventure!)