Student Information
Professional Communication Skills (formerly Seminar Techniques and Technology)
HS 601
Fall, 2010
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Learner Type
Professional Communication Skills (formerly Seminar Techniques and Technology)
HS 601
Fall, 2010
Name: _______________________________________
A. Place numbers from 1 to 4 on each line (row) below that best describe you:
1 = does not describe me very well, 4 = describes me very well. The following line is shown as an example:
(use all 4 numbers on each line, trying to identify the best words for you with 4 or 3; do not use a number more than once)
3 Trait A
4 Trait B
1 Trait C
2 Trait D
____ Objective
____ Evaluative
____ Sensitive
____ Perfectionist
____ Research
____ Colorful
____ Solid
____ Quality
____ Nonjudgmental
____ Practical
____ Rational
____ Lively
____ Careful with detail
____ Ideas
____ Aware
____ Thorough
____ Logical
____ Spontaneous
____ Realistic
____ Referential
____ Empathy
____ Ordered
____ Proof
____ Attuned
____ Persistent
____ Analytical
____ Aesthetic
____ Product-oriented
____ Judge
____ Person-oriented
B. Add the numbers in each column and place the column totals below:
____ CS
____ AS
____ AR
____ Intuitive
____ Risk-taker
____ Insightful
____ Perceptive
____ Creative
____ Troubleshooter
____ Innovative
____ Multisolution
____ Experimenting
____ Practical dreamer
____ CR
There is no correct answer here. Different students have different learner types. In order to fit the lectures to your type, it
is useful for the teacher to know your profile. You fit a learner type if you scored 23 to 40 for that type.
Instructors tend to teach the same way that they learn. CS learners tend to run their classes as CS teachers unless they work
to incorporate other methods.
C. Learning characteristics: Teaching characteristics:
Concrete Sequential (CS)
• Use models, drawings
• Use direction sheets
• Ordered presentations
• Workbooks and lab manuals
• Building projects
• Programmed or computer assisted instruction
• Structured field trips
Abstract Sequential (AS)
• Reading assignments
• Lectures
• Audiotapes
• Debates
Abstract Random (AR)
• Group discussion
• Short reading assignments followed by class activities
• Small group work
• Audiovisual programs
• Assignments that permit reflection
Concrete Random (CR)
• Trial and error
• Games, simulations
• Independent study projects
• Optional reading assignments
• Mini-lectures that set up problem situations
• Practical examples
• Teacher demonstrations
• Memorization
• Worksheets
• Specific rules for problem solving
• Stepwise learning
• Immediate, correction-oriented feedback
• Extensive readings
• Collects hard evidence
• Invited experts to teach lectures
• Use facts to draw conclusions
• Clarify values
• Group problem solving, cooperative learning
• TV and films instead of lectures
• Role playing and games
• Use of visuals to illustrate mood of topic
• Brainstorming sessions
• Creative problem solving
• Develop and test alternative solutions
• Investigative approaches
• Inquiry approaches
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