What Is Your Learning Style?
Hello!
One of the hardest parts about learning is understanding how one learns the best. For some a picture is worth a thousand words. For others, experiencing what they are learning helps better their understanding. So what are the learning types? Well, they are the 4 main types: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic. Before we begin, if you don’t know what your learning style is, I have created a quick and fun little quiz for you to take.
So, now that you’ve gotten your results, let’s talk about each learning style and what they mean:
Visual Learners
Visual learners process information through imagery. In order to best understand the relationship between ideas, visual learners need charts, graphs, maps, and diagrams. If you are presenting to a set of visual learners, it is best to skip lots of verbiage.
Auditory Learners
Auditory learners are the call and response learners. They process information by hearing and speaking it. They have a tendency to lean towards lectures and discussions. If you are presenting to a set of auditory learners, give them the opportunity to respond to questions, end the presentation with a short discussion, or have them repeat the information back to you.
Reading/
Writing Learner
Reading/Writing style learners thrive when giving something to read and by recalling information through writing. Because they interact through text, they may be the type to ask for a copy of the PowerPoint or lecture notes to review later. These are the “open ended” question students so if you are presenting to a set of reading/writing learners, give them the opportunity to write down what they have learned after a presentation.
KinestheticLearner
Last, we have our Kinesthetic learners. These are the learners who need tactile and hands on experiences to understand the information that is presented to them. If you want to make an impression while presenting to kinesthetic learners, then throw in some role playing exercises or experiments.
So why is all of this important? Well, if you are in school and struggling with processing information, you can ask your professor for help tailored to which learning style best suited for you. This can also help in the professional world when working on a team. Trading information or giving instructions can be hindered by a lack of understanding your team members learning styles. If your coworkers are visual learners, telling them about a change through words or an email can be highly ineffective, however a diagram of the changes can be very effective.
So, now that you know your learning style, it’s time to take on the world! Feel free to share this with your friends or parents you may know with children who seemingly struggle with school.
Thanks y'all!!!
Sources:
https://www.advancementcourses.com/blog/4-types-of-learners-in-education