Learning Styles - Clues and Learning Tips

CLUES

Visual Learnings usually:

• Need to see it to know it
• Have a strong sense of colour
• May have artistic ability
• Often have difficulty with spoken directions
• May over react to sounds
• May have trouble following lectures
• Often misinterpret words

• Prefer to get information by listening
• Need to hear it to know it
• May have difficulty following written directions
• Have difficulty with reading
• Have problems with writing
• Are unable to read body language and facial expressions.

• Prefer hands on learning
• Are able to assemble parts without reading directions
• Have difficulty sitting still
• Learn better when physical activity is involved
• May be very well co-ordinated and have athletic ability.

Visual Learners should:

• Use graphics to reinforce learning; films, slides, illustrations, diagrams and doodles
• Colour code to organise notes and possessions
• Ask for written directions
• Use flow charts and diagrams for note taking
• Visualise spelling of words or facts to be memorised.

• Use ta;es for reading and for class and lecture notes
• Learn by interviewing or by participating in discussions
• Have test questions or directions read aloud or put on tape.

• Engage in experimental learning (making models, doing lab work and role playing)
• Take frequent breaks in study periods
• Trace letters and words to learn spelling and remember facts
• Use computers to reinforce learning through sense of touch
• Memorise or drill while walking or exercising
• Express abilities though dance, drama or gymnastics.