Subject: Neuro-Linguistic Programming
From: Barry Kort (bkort@musenet.org)
Date: Sun 28 Nov 1999 - 19:55:34 MET
From: Barry Kort <bkort@musenet.org> Subject: Neuro-Linguistic Programming Date: Sun, 28 Nov 1999 13:55:34 -0500 (EST)
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One of the more interesting theories regarding learning styles is
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). This theory suggests that everyone
has an idiosyncratic preferred style of learning which begins with the
preferred sensory channel. Thus some people are visual learners:
they learn best by seeing information presented visually. Others
are tactile learners: they prefer hands-on learning with something
they can manipulate. Auditory learners prefer information presented
auditorily (spoken, sung, or musically). The key idea in NLP is to
organize the learning activity so that it best matches the learner's
preferred modalities of accepting information.
Here in this discussion group, we are limited to text presented
visually, so that reading and writing about ideas is the only supported
mode. Thus this community is self-selected to those who find that
modality comfortable and efficient.
In my research, I look for ways to harness technology to enrich the
learning process with as many modalities as possible, so as to reach
learners who prefer and enjoy alternative styles of learning. In
particular, many people seem to enjoy games and simulations, especially
those with multi-media presentations which exercise as many sensory
modalities as possible, with the basic information encoded in each
of them for mutual reinforcement. Computer games are especially good
in that regard, since they exercise creative problem solving skills
with as many "departments" of the brain participating in the total
experience as possible.
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