Within a group, you will have members with different learning styles. Based on how students use their senses, teachers could have a combination of:
visual learners – need to see
auditory learners – need to hear
tactile / kinesthetic learners – need to touch or do something
Further, some students will think more concretely while others are abstract in their thinking. Some students will need instruction to be sequential while others can randomly go with different thoughts in different directions from different perspectives.
A Teacher’s Own Style of Learning Can Have an Effect on Group Dynamic
Teachers themselves will have a learning style that could push them to teach primarily one way rather than take a multidimensional approach. As a result they could have some students who are bored or frustrated. Just one or two students in that state could greatly affect group dynamics.
Resources to Help with Learning Styles
The My Style – Their Style – Learning Styles Worksheet that will help you think through the implications of learning styles of both teachers and students on the teaching-learning process.
For additional resources, go to: Learning Styles Teacher Training Resources