Individuals differ in their learning styles. Below you will
find descriptions of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. However,
remember that they are just categories and things are not always so cut and
dry. Individuals can have a predominant learning style and yet display
characteristics of the other learning styles. Your learning style may be the single most important key to improving your grades. Students learn in many ways, like seeing, hearing, and experiencing
things first hand. But for most students, one of these methods stands
out. Why is this important? Research has shown that students can perform
better on tests if they change study habits to fit their own personal
learning styles. For example, visual-learning students will sometimes struggle during essay exams, because they can't recall test material that was "heard" in a lecture. However, if the visual learner uses a visual aid when studying, like
a colorful outline of test materials, he or she may retain more
information. For this type of learner, visual tools improve the ability
to recall information more completely. A simple explanation of learning styles is this: Some students
remember best materials they've seen, some remember things they've
heard, while others remember things they've experienced. Visual Learner Characteristics Visual learners are those who learn through seeing things. Look over
the characteristics below to see if they sound familiar. A visual
learner:
Learning Suggestions for Visual Learners
Best Test Type for Visual Learners: Diagramming, reading maps, essays (if you've studied using an outline), showing a process Worst test type: Listen and respond tests Auditory Learner Characteristics Auditory learners are
those who learn best through hearing things. Look over these traits to
see if they sound familiar to you. You may be an auditory learner if
you are someone who:
Auditory Learners Can Benefit from:
Worst test type: Reading passages and writing answers about them in a timed test. Best test type: Auditory Learners are good at writing responses to lectures they've heard. They're also good at oral exams. Kinesthetic Learner Characteristics Kinesthetic learners
are those who learn through experiencing/doing things. Look over these
traits to see if they sound familiar to you. You may be a kinesthetic
learner if you are someone who:
Kinesthetic Learners Can Benefit from:
Worst Test Type: Long tests, essays. Best Test Type: Short definitions, fill-ins, multiple choice. |
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