How We Learn: A Primer On Learning Styles
We should never cease to learn! Even if we have long said goodbye to classroom walls and boring lectures our minds never fail to learn and discover new things as we go through our daily lives. A conversation a ride on a bus a magazine article can give us new insights and knowledge.
Ever wonder why different people have different ways of learning and grasping information? Say two people listen to a certain song. One may remember the lyrics more easily while the other may remember the tune better. Or some people may remember a posters text well while others may vividly remember the images.
Well it may be surprised to know that modes of learning is never just a single way street. There are different styles of learning and most people usually fall under one of them although some people possess two learning styles or even more!!
A person who is Visual/Verbal Learner usually learns best when details and information are presented visually in a written format. In a classroom he learns better when the teacher uses the blackboard or provides notes and outlines. Or he tends to remember things that are written and are presented visually. He is good at spelling signs and languages. The Visual/Nonverbal Learner learns best when the information is shown visually through images pictures and designs. Videos charts maps pictures diagrams and posters are his best allies. Most visual/nonverbal learners are artistic and enjoy visual design and art. The Tactile/Kinesthetic Learner learns best with physical or hands on activities. He is good at sports loves moving around and loves physical activities and hobbies. Laboratory settings and lessons that involve demonstrations are the best learning environment for this kind of learner. The Auditory/Verbal Learner is at his peak in learning when information to be learned in presented in an auditory and oral format. Lectures group discussions audio tapes are very beneficial for this type of learner. A person who is an auditory and verbal learner remembers information best when it has been spoken to him. He remembers names better than faces.
Learning styles can be determined through a learning styles survey. While not really necessary knowing how you learn or how your kids or grandkids learn best enables you to put this style into full use by using strategies that are particular to each learning style. This helps learning become easier and better!
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