left-right brain dominance (compatibility mode)

Left

Sequential
Intellectual
Structure/planned
Controls feelings
Analytical
Logical
Remembers names
Rational
Solves problems by breaking them apart
Time-oriented
Auditory/visual learner
Prefers to write and talk
Follows spoken directions
Talks to think and learn
Prefers T/F, multiple-choice and matching tests
Takes few risks (with control)
Looks for the differences
Controls right side of body
Thinks mathematically
Language
Thinks of one thing at a time

Right

Holistic
Intuitive
Spontaneous
Lets feelings go
Creative/responsive
More abstract
Remembers faces
More likely to act on emotions
Solves problems by looking at the whole
Spatially oriented
Kinesthetic learner
Prefers to draw and handle objects
Follows written or demonstrated directions
“pictures” things to think and learn
Prefers essay tests
Takes more risks (less control)
Controls left side of body
Musical abilities
Emotional
Thinks simultaneously

learning modalities

Visual

-use guided imagery
-form pictures in your mind
-take notes
-see parts of words
-use “cue” words
-use notebooks
-use color codes
-use study cards
-use photographic pictures
-watch TV
-watch filmstrips
-use maps
-demonstrate
-draw/use drawings
-use exhibits
-watch lips move in front of mirror
-use mnemonics

Auditory

-use tapes
-watch TV
-listen to music
-speak/listen to speakers
-make up rhymes/poems
-read aloud
-talk to yourself
-repeat things orally
-use rhythmic sounds
-have discussions
-listen carefully
-use oral directions
-sound out words
-use theater
-say words in syllables
-use mnemonics

Kinesthetic

-pace/walk as you study
-physically “do it”
-practice by repeated motion
-breathe slowly
-role play
-exercise
-dance
-write
-write on surfaces with finger
-take notes
-associate feelings with concept/information
-write lists repeatedly
-stretch/move in chair
-watch lips move in front of mirror-use mnemonics

Drinking deffinitions

Drunk-adj. Suffering from vision, hearing & speech impairment, with an insatiable appetite for pizza. Infatuated with anyone and everyone. Possession an illogical belief that he/she is gorgeous despite dribbling and slobbering.

Hung-over-adj. Suffering from near death like state, often catatonic, and always with a pounding headache. Unbalanced with no sense of humor. Needs total silence and another drink!

Plastered-adj. Extremely generous, loud, and confident. Suffering from prolong talkativeness and a belief that he/she can drink anyone under the table.

Wasted-adj. Invincible but incapable. Suffering from extreme loss of balance,
co-coordination, and sex appeal. Liable to sleep anywhere. Blabbering incoherently with loss of most body functions.

Tipsy-adj. The usual signs are a flushed face, stupid grin, loud voice, and a profound love for man kind. The suffer is incredibly deep, intelligent and insightful, but prone to giggles.

Characteristics of learning styles

Visual

mind sometimes strays during verbal activities
observes rather than talks or acts
organized in approach to tasks
likes to read
usually a good speller
memorizes by seeing graphics and pictures
not too distractible
finds verbal instructions difficult
has good handwriting
remembers faces
uses advanced planning
doodles
quiet by nature
meticulous, neat in appearance
notices details

Auditory

talks to self aloud
enjoys talking
easily distracted
has more difficulty with written directions
likes to be read to
memorizes by steps in a sequence
enjoys music
whispers to self while reading
remembers faces
easily distracted by noises
hums or sings
outgoing by nature
enjoys listening activities

Kinesthetic

likes physical rewards
in motion most of the time
likes to touch people when talking to them
taps pencil or foot while studying
enjoys doing activities
reading is not a priority
poor speller
likes to solve problems by physically working through them
will try new things
outgoing by nature; expresses emotions through physical means
uses hands while talking
dresses for comfort
enjoys handling objects