Types of learners

Dzhumahanova Aidana
Abaikyzy Dinara
Omargaly Akmaral
A classroom usually has students with different learning styles, whether a
school or college. Thus, in general, it can be said that there are various types of
learners that researchers and studies cannot estimate. Although all children
absorb and learn information differently, some are better suited to taking in
written information, while others prefer visual learning styles.
Different types of learners
present in a classroom and
how to engage them
Whether the classroom is a
school, college, or even other
educational training centres,
there will be different types of
learners. Commonly all of
them are classified into four
sections of learners’ visual,
auditory, read or write, and
kinaesthetic.
· Visual learners
Visual learners, as the name suggests,
understand different concepts by good
observation. Such learners will have a good
memory for observational knowledge like
pictures, charts, and diagrams. Since they
respond more to such details, it is important
to give them more time and ensure that the
visuals effectively convey the information.
How to engage them
o Try to provide them with visual instructions for a particular topic.
o Use presentations to help them understand better and more efficiently. Visual aids would be
a good choice as they illustrate different concepts much more easily.
o Try using infographics with logical structuring of information if necessary.
o Make sure to explain topics with related detailed images if available.
· Auditory learners
Auditory learners learn things by
paying good attention to listening
or sound. Such learners will read
out their lessons to understand
and learn them. They will be more
responsive during the auditory
learning style. Teachers can
provide explanations, solutions,
and examples to help the learners
understand quickly
How to engage them
o Make sure to read the text on the screen or
have students do so.
o Try to use more understandable methods or
techniques of teaching during oral lessons.
o Use certain audio resources, like auditory
lessons, so that students can use them.
o Podcasts and videos are other great
options to help learners grasp things easily
and quickly.
o Ask them questions and encourage them to
repeat a topic with their ideas.
o Include group or interaction-based
activities during lessons to promote their
understanding and help them learn better.
· Kinaesthetic learners
Kinaesthetic learners are tactile
learners who learn things by
experiencing or doing things.
They will understand things
better and quickly through
practical classes. Such learners
are at their best in activities such
as sports and dance, where they
can be physically active.
How to engage them
o Planning for activities or learning
methods that involve movement would
keep them interested.
o One way to help such a student
retain information is by providing
frequent breaks.
o Incorporating movements into
lessons as much as possible so that
students can understand the material
easier would also be a great choice.
o It will help if you include different
tasks with various topics during the
classes.
· Read or write learners.
As the name suggests, such learners
prefer writing and reading articles or
topics. They can be referred to as
traditional learners as they use the
educational system of reading and
writing the most. Such learners
usually express themselves through
writing, reading, online information,
etc.
How to engage them
o Provide assignments and related
tasks where they can express and
improve their ideas.
o Assignments that involve extensive
reading comprehension are a great
way to challenge such learners and
help them improve their skills.
o Provide them with tasks or
activities that involve researching
information online, writing reports,
etc.
o Such learners should be given
enough time to understand
information through writing or
reading.
 Conclusion

You can find the details of different types of learners in a

classroom here. But you should also remember that there is
no fixed criterion for a learner (student). It might differ, overlap
with another, or will get changed eventually. Thus, it is
necessary to understand all types of learners to engage them
better.
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