Learning Styles

By: Sandy Molina

What is learning style?

Your learning style is your learning preference. How do you like to learn?

Knowing about Your Learning Style Helps You to:

Be more productive Increase achievement Be more creative Improve problem solving Make better decisions Learn more effectively

Learning Style
Visual Auditory Kinesthetic/Tactile

Visual Learners
Learn through seeing and reading Prefer written directions Often good readers

Visual Learners Learn Best With:

pictures illustrations photos graphs diagrams maps

CAN I SEE THAT AGAIN?

Auditory Learners
Learn through listening and talking Remember what they hear better than what they see.

Auditory Learners:
Prefer to listen to instructions Often like to talk on the phone or listen to music Learn best if they can hear and see the assignment

CAN YOU EXPLAIN THAT AGAIN?

Kinesthetic/Tactile Learners
Learn through doing Remember hands on activities Use their hands to build, create, plant, draw or decorate

Kinesthetic/Tactile Learners:
Learn the assignment best by using physical activity

CAN WE DO THAT AGAIN?

Visual Learning Techniques

Mental photograph or video Flash cards Highlighting Draw pictures to remember Use pictures or symbols in the margin to remember Draw a map or outline

Auditory Learning Techniques

Discuss what you have learned with others Participate in study groups Recite aloud Teach others what you have learned Use flash cards and say the items Use music in the background if it does not distract you or use it as a break from studying

Kinesthetic/Tactile Learning Techniques

Read while walking or pacing Study outside when practical Take notes on lectures Highlight or underline Write summaries Outline chapters Think of practical applications