Saturday, May 21, 2011

Are you a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner?

 Everyone thinks and learns different. It can be that you are learning by words, feelings or images. Most of the time one of those learning styles will dominate. Are you a visual, auditory or kinesthetic learner?

Visual
 When a person is dominate in using images to learn, they see images when they are learning or retrieving information. This is done by making an image in their mind. Also, body language is very important for these persons, because it makes the information stronger. Sixty percent of the population uses visualization to dominate their thought process.
  • are neat and orderly
  • speak quickly
  • are good long-range planners and organizers
  • are observant of environmental detail
  • are appearance-oriented in both dress and presentation
  • are good spellers and can actually see the words in their minds
  • remember what was seen, rather than heard
  • memorize by visual association
  • usually are not distracted by noise
  • may forget verbal instructions unless they're written down
  • are strong, fast readers
  • would rather read than be read to
  • need an overall view and purpose and are cautious until mentally clear about an issue or project
  • doodle during phone conversations and meetings
  • forget to relay verbal messages to others
  • often know what to say but can't think of the right words
Auditory
Some people are dominating in hearing. These people focus on the words that someone speaks or is good with verbal instructions. It is estimated that about twenty percent of the population is auditory. Some auditory point their ears to you when you are talking, because that is the best way they will receive the information.
  • learn by listening, and remember what was discussed rather than seen
  • speak in rhythmic patterns
  • talk to themselves while working
  • are easily distracted by noise
  • move their lips and pronounce the words as they read
  • enjoy reading aloud and listening
  • can repeat back and mimic tone pitch and timbre
  • find writing difficult, but are better at telling
  • are frequently eloquent speakers
  • are talkative, love discussion, and go into lengthy descriptions
  • have problems with projects that involve visualization
  • can spell better out loud than in writing
Kinesthetic
Is a learning style in which learning takes place by the student actually carrying out a physical activity, rather than listening to a lecture or merely watching a demonstration. By observing the person's eyes, you will notice that they will often look down and to one side or the other. These eye movements are an indication of thinking in a kinesthetic or feeling mode.
  • learn by manipulating and doing
  • want to act things out
  • speak slowly
  • touch people to get their attention
  • stand close when talking to someone
  • are physically oriented and move a lot, gesture a lot
  • memorize by walking and seeing

  • can't sit still for long periods of time
  • can't remember geography unless they've actually been there
  • use action words
  • like plot-oriented books - they reflect action with body movement as they read
  • may have messy handwriting
  • like involved games

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