10 Types of Learning Strategies with Advantages and Limitations

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10 Types of Learning Strategies with Advantages and Limitations by Mind Map: 10 Types of Learning Strategies with Advantages and Limitations

1. 5- Discussion Learning Strategy

1.1. Advantages

1.1.1. 1. This can give students a way to think about what is talked about and make a connection to what they already know

1.1.1.1. 2. Discussions can be a great way for teachers and students to talk about something new.

1.2. Limitations

1.2.1. 1. A limitation would be that not all students know when or have the courage to speak up and ask questions when they have something special to share in the discussion. Teachers would have to know their students in order to know how to include everyone in the discussion.

1.2.1.1. 2. Discussions can easily be too much for some students to comprehend and fully understand.

2. 6- Cooperative Learning Strategy

2.1. Advantages

2.1.1. 1. It is important to encourage participation and accountability in activities and cooperative learning will allow students to build on this way of learning.

2.1.1.1. 2. This can encourage students to show what they have to offer and can be good for others to see how they may learn the same way.

2.2. Limitations

2.2.1. 1. This can be used when it is not needed or when students are not ready to discuss what they have learned

2.2.1.1. 2. This type of strategy requires teachers to carefully monitor to be sure all students are benefiting.

3. 7- Games Learning Strategy

3.1. Advantages

3.1.1. 1. Games are attractive to students and they can relate with it as they learn.

3.1.1.1. 2. This is a good strategy as an individual learning experience when needed or as a group activity.

3.2. Limitations

3.2.1. 1. The availability to get good educational games can be expensive and hard to get for just anyone.

3.2.1.1. 2. There can be too much competition in a game setting. Students can easily get distracted to be better than others.

4. 9- Simulations Learning Strategy

4.1. Advantages

4.1.1. 1. Simulations can be a great way for students to grasp a lesson that may be a real life experience.

4.1.1.1. 2. This could also be a great way to enact history in order for students to feel they understand the history.

4.2. Limitations

4.2.1. 1. This could be too much to comprehend in the time required.

4.2.1.1. 2. Some simulations can be too difficult to understand and may need some preparations to make it more productive for learning.

5. 8- Discovery Learning Strategy

5.1. Advantages

5.1.1. 1. Learners can easily understand with deeper meaning through this approach.

5.1.1.1. 2. This can be a great experience for all levels and type of learners.

5.2. Limitations

5.2.1. 1. Preparations are needed in order for students to fully get all the benefits from the experience.

5.2.1.1. 2. Assisting all the students during this learning experience in order for students to feel confident with its usage.

6. 10- Problem-Based Learning Strategy

6.1. Advantages

6.1.1. 1. Students can seek answers to what they have noticed in the real world and relate it to what they already know enhancing the ability to learn something more.

6.1.1.1. 2. Students can feel an involvement with the real-world.

6.2. Limitations

6.2.1. 1. It is important to collaborate with other teachers in order to find quality problems that students can benefit from.

6.2.1.1. 2. Time is always an issue when there is very little of it during the class time. Again collaborate with other teachers and find useful resources to narrow down what it is that is needed to execute a great assignment that students can learn from.

7. Student Centered

7.1. Strategies used when students are engaged with interactive activities and experiences which are guided by teachers and executed by students

8. Teacher Centered Strategies

8.1. Strategies used when utilizing technology, media, and materials.

9. 2- Demonstration Learning Strategy

9.1. Advantages

9.1.1. 1. A great advantage would be that students are able to see how something is done.

9.1.1.1. 2. This can be a fun activity to allow students a connection to what is being learned.

9.2. Limitations

9.2.1. 1. A limitation would be when not all students can see the demonstration being done.

9.2.1.1. 2. Sometimes the needed supplies are limited and this can greatly effect the purpose.

10. 3- Drill and Practice Learning Strategy

10.1. Advantages

10.1.1. 1. There are great advantages to this strategy. It allows students to learn before practice.

10.1.1.1. 2. This also allows students to have feedback as they learn which is important for them to ask questions and understand the material

10.2. Limitations

10.2.1. 1. Learning may not be evident and needs to be aware of a student's progress.

10.2.1.1. 2. Too much of drill and practice can lead to boredom and learning will be limited.

11. 4- Tutorial Learning Strategy

11.1. Advantages

11.1.1. 1. Contents of a lesson can be easily used and provides feedback to enhance the learning progress.

11.1.1.1. 2. Students can work independently allowing them to work at a comfortable pace.

11.2. Limitations

11.2.1. 1. It is important to make sure tutorials are assigned and matched with the student's abilities.

11.2.1.1. 2. The repetitions of a tutorial can be boring leading the learning progress to become stagnant.

12. 1- Presentation Learning Strategies

12.1. Advantages

12.1.1. 1. Can be used only once to show the information for all the students

12.1.1.1. 2. Presentations can be a great way to display interactive technology for a lesson to further the understanding.

12.2. Limitations

12.2.1. 1. -This can be boring for students when there is a lot of information to learn

12.2.1.1. 2. Sometimes note-taking can be difficulty to do when presentations are lengthy and too much information