Learning Style

Visual Learners

Auditory Learners

Read/Write Learners

How they behave

Highlight important points in
text; key words
Use concise language
Limit amount of
words/information
Convert notes and translate
words into symbols,
diagrams, and/or pictures
Use visual reminders of key
concepts
Color-code, underline, circle,
highlight information
Use mind maps and
templates
Use information presented
in videos, diagrams,
flowcharts, cartoons, images
Work in groups or with a
partner
Read notes and text out
loud
Record notes and
information on a learning
device
Use audiobooks, audio
recordings & podcasts
Verbalise a process or
sequence of steps
Discuss questions/problems
in a group, or with a partner.
Explain your notes to
another aural person
Role play possible situation
Focus on what the lecturer is
repeating during the
presentation.
Read/review notes regularly
Rewrite ideas and
principles/paraphrase

Kinaesthetic
Learners

Explain diagrams in words

Write lists, steps of a
process, dates, figures.
Practice completing exam
answers and chapter
questions
Read in any situation and
circumstance.
Skim and scan through the
material and resources
provided
Walk around while reading
silently or aloud
Record notes on a device
and listen to them
Take frequent breaks from
study
Listen to music while
working
Actively engage in class by
taking notes, participate in
class activities and group
work
Use models, simulation
games
Visit exhibits, galleries,
museums
Find photographs and news
articles that represent
complex concepts
Colour code related
information with highlighters
or coloured font
Edit information: only use
key words, symbols,
diagrams
Type up notes from textbook
and lectures
Convert information into
spreadsheets, tables, flow

charts
Highlight any practical
examples or case studies
provided
Talk about your ideas with
another Kinaesthetic person;
they will give you more
practical insight.
Practice answers to exams
after each section under
simulated exam conditions
Source: (Fleming & Mills, 1992; Vark Learn, 2016)