Information Gathering
Hands-On: describes a concrete way of gathering information, using the 5 senses.
Students who favor hands-on gathering of information…
- Work best at tangible tasks with clear objectives
- Prefer to start with a known example and modify
- Put pieces together one step at a time in linear order
Things you can do to honor this preference:
- Utilize tangible objects and real-world examples when instructing if possible
Theoretical: describes an abstract way of gathering information, using insights and patterns.
Students who favor theoretical gathering of information…
- Work best at abstract tasks with broad objectives
- Prefer to start with a blank slate and imagine possibilities
- Gather information from all directions to form a big picture
Things you can do to honor this preference:
- Allow them to dream big at first then ask questions to help them determine feasibility