Which Learning Styles Are You?
Amanda Wilkinson- Auditory Learner |
Shannon Rabby- Kinesthetic Learner |
Jillian Dyer- Visual Learner |
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Learning Styles
Most students have a dominant learning style. A learning style is how you learn new material best. Here we will look at the three main learning styles auditory, kinesthetic, and visual, although there are many more. Some subjects will be easier to learn than others based on what your dominant learning style is. However, the more you can learn about yourself and how you learn best the better you can focus you study habits to help you retain new materials. If you are studying material that is not easy to apply to your learning style one strategy is to apply as many learning styles together as possible.
Auditory Learner
Auditory learners learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking things through and listening to what others have to say. Written information may have little meaning until it is heard. These learners often benefit from reading text aloud and using a tape recorder. They can usually remember information more accurately when it has been explained to them orally. Auditory learners can remember quite accurately details of information they hear during conversations or lectures.
The Visual Learner
Visual learners learn best by seeing visually new material. These learners must see pictures, tables, read the text, or watch someone to learn. This type of student learns easily when they draw images in their notes, refer to pictures in the book, and find ways to incorporate images into otherwise very text oriented notes and lectures.
Kinesthetic Learner
Kinesthetic learners use the body to learn. Also, these types of learners can be referred to as “hands on learners.” This learner will tap their foot while they learn, pace the floor, or use their hands to flip through note cards. Learning through movement can be done individually or in groups. Many kinesthetic learners do well with hands on learning such as building an engine, doing a chemistry lab experiment, or visiting a historic landmark.