Learning style tips

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Learning Tips

Visual

Needs to see it to know it.

Strong sense of color.

May have artistic ability.

Difficulty with spoken directions.

May be easily distracted by sounds.

trouble following lectures.

Misinterpretation of spoken words.

Tips for learners

Use graphics to reinforce.

Colour coding to organise notes and possessions.

Written directions.

Use of flow charts and diagrams for note-taking.

Visualise spelling of words or facts to be memorised.

Auditory

Prefers to get information by listening-needs to hear it or speak it to know it.

Written directions more difficult to follow than spoken directions.

Prefers listening to reading and writing.

Inability to read body language and facial expression.

Tips for learners

Use of tapes for reading and for class lecture notes.

Learning by interviewing or by participating in discussions.

Works well in study groups.

Having test questions or directions read aloud or put on tape.

Kinesthetic

Prefers hands-on learning.

Can assemble parts without reading directions.

Difficulty sitting still.

Learns better when physical activity is involved.

May be very well co-ordinated and have athletic ability.

Tips for learners

Experiential learning (making models,, doing lab work, and role playing).

Frequent breaks in study periods.

Tracing letters and words to learn spelling and to remember facts.

Use computer to reinforce learning through sense of touch.

Memorise or drilling while walking or exercising.

Usually involves some kind of movement while learning, i.e. tapping pencil, shaking foot, and/or holding something.

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