Learning Styles

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For those of you who went to college or are still in college, what kind of class do you feel is most conducive to learning for people with AS? Large lecture classes, small group classes, or online classes? I like online classes but I force myself to make at least 2 of my 5 classes on-campus classes, because in my major we are encouraged to "network" as much as possible.

I never had an online class. But I've had smaller classes (15-30 students) and large lectures of over 100+ students. Small classes are best because professors have an easier time getting to know you all as individuals (if you make the effort that is).

I prefer to learn at my own pace, but need the direction and structure of a curriculum program.

I don't think I ever learned anything in a lecture, but I needed the structure and timing of a lecture program in order to learn at a sustainable pace. If I was left to myself (as I am now), then I would spend inordinate amounts of time on satisfying my own curiosity in narrow areas, and fail to obtain the breadth.

I think I am poor at asking questions, and poor at comprehending the answers - usually my question and answer seem like two unrelated conversations. In writing (like this forum) that happens far less often.

No classes. Something like the Open University used to do (and maybe still does) would be best for me - just getting the info through the post and studying it in splendid isolation. The only other thing I'd need would be a few one-on-one question and answer sessions, and I rather think that they'd be best conducted by email. I also appreciate it if learning material is presented to me in relatively small chunks so I don't have to worry about the size of my in-tray.....just one idea at a time will do very nicely.

Thing is, I blank out if I'm given too much to think about or if I have to keep up with the pace of a teacher. Also I don't like the social angle - face-to-face teachers can lay some heavy trips on their students and I'd rather keep it impersonal so they won't get annoyed when I think they're wrong or off topic. They are a kind of authority figure so they're best dealt with from a safe distance. I haven't met many good teachers but I guess it's feasible I could meet one who really seemed able to empower me instead of just talking about it.

I never learned in any kind of class. Only at home. Well, I learned, but nothing that they were trying to teach me. And the stuff I learned from home didn't even permanently stick either, just temporarily. I don't learn well being deliberately taught or deliberately teaching myself, I only learn from things that aren't consciously attempted.

Learning Styles

Hearing lectures (speech, music, etc.)

Seeing lectures (slideshows, blackboards, reading words, etc.)

Feeling lectures (as with clay, sculpture, etc.)

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Auditorium with 500 plus students in it

Class with 30 students in it

Internet/www online class

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The world of work rewards those who get along with people so learning social skills helps.

http://www.sellingpower.com/

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Many persons in sales and advertising would ideally like to be in theater but being in the salesforce provides a more predictable income.

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There can be a major discrepancy between what is taught in universities (ivory tower) and working at Macy's or Walmart or as a receptionist in a dental office (world of work).

http://www.dartnellcorp.com/

Something in that.....learning is often much stronger when I don't realise it's learning. The moment I think about it as learning, I'm not really learning any more. I didn't know I was learning when my dad taught me to read, I thought it was just a game, and I learned it very well.