EDU221VAKtoCompareContrast

Something we ask students to do as a part of the learning/assessment process:
Compare and contrast two concepts or events.

Examples of a middle school or high school unit in your content area where you would really need this:
(some examples are provided to get you started; brainstorm more)
 * Compare the resources available to each side (the North and the South) as they entered the Civil War.
 * Compare //The Diary of Ann Frank// to //The Boy in the Striped Pajamas//.

== Examples of typical activities that we do in middle school or high school to accomplish this; how do each of the three learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic) benefit (if indeed they do) from this activity. You can do this in writing or by discussion (or a combination). == (some examples are provided to get you started; brainstorm more)
 * **Activity** || **How a visual learner benefits** || **How an auditory learner benefits** || **How a kinesthetic learner benefits** ||
 * [|Make a T-chart] || a T-chart helps organize things visually, especially if you put two related components (either the same or the opposite) side by side || not so much, but if the chart can be filled out with a partner or in a small group, the auditory learner will benefit from the discussion || not so much ||
 * Have a class discussion || not so much, but if a student is allowed to take notes/draw while the discussion is going on, then a visual learner can create his/her own learning opportunity || having the chance to hear what others say as well to formulate his/her own opinions and state them verbally will benefit the auditory learner || not so much ||

Consider this activity. Try it out and then discuss with your teammates how each of the three learning styles benefit (if indeed they do) from this activity.
Using the Venn Diagrams provided, compare and contrast the books //Good Night, Moon// and //Good Night, iPad.// You may write your ideas directly on the Venn Diagram or you can write each idea on a sticky note and put the sticky note in the corresponding place on the Venn Diagram.
 * **How a visual learner benefits** || **How an auditory learner benefits** || **How a kinesthetic learner benefits** ||

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