What’s Your Style?

It is evident that God has ingeniously interwoven order with splashes and symphonies of uniqueness and authenticity clearly displayed throughout all of creation. We are all entwined and knit together in ways specific only to us, yet we are all able to learn, enjoy, and thrive in His creation.

Part of our discoveries and experiences in life come from learning about not only that which surrounds us, but also of that within us, or self-knowledge. Being committed to consistently assessing and understanding our unique make-up often leads to enriching and rewarding experiences.

The rigor associated with being a Brook Hill student requires studying and preparing for school each day in an effort to adequately prepare our students for college life. One of the best tools that aids and prepares successful students is the self-knowledge of learning style.

On Wednesday and Thursday Mrs. Mize (ACE teacher) along with the help of Coach Barrow took each middle school student through a mini-seminar on the different categories of learning styles. Based on research, there have been 4 broad categories of learning styles identified: auditory, kinesthetic, read and write, and visual. Although overlap of styles is common, most people fit into one of these groups. Mrs. Mize and Coach Barrow spoke with the middle school students about the art of studying and the importance of a lifelong commitment to learning about oneself. The teachers explained to the students that by knowing their learning style students can adjust and understand their unique strengths and how to use those strengths when preparing for school assignments and assessments. They also explained how we are all wired differently and have our own distinct way of processing information just like we all have different preferences for food, colors, extracurricular activities and the like.

Each student went through a short quiz that processed their results and helped them see their probable preference for learning. The students were then able to print an article that included helpful study tips for their particular learning style. “By understanding their preference for processing information, students can help maximize their time and potential when it comes to preparing for their school work. I believe there is great benefit in constantly assessing and learning to understand ourselves, and my hope is that this mini seminar helped the middle school students learn something new about themselves,” said Mrs. Mize.