Learning Styles

Have you ever been told off in class for fiddling?  Did you think this unfair because you were only fiddling to help you concentrate?  Did you know this may be due to your learning style? 
A learning style is the method of learning particular to an individual that is presumed to allow that individual to learn best.  You will have a tendency towards one of these although you may use all of them to a certain degree.  There are three main types of learner.  These are:

Visual Learners
learn through seeing...
These learners need to see the teacher's body language and facial expression to fully understand the content of a lesson. They tend to prefer sitting at the front of the classroom to avoid visual obstructions (e.g. people's heads). They may think in pictures and learn best from visual displays including: diagrams, illustrated books, overhead transparencies, videos, flipcharts and hand-outs.  During a lecture or classroom discussion, visual learners often prefer to take detailed notes to absorb the information.

Auditor Learners
learn through listening...
They learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking things through and listening to what others have to say. Auditory learners interpret the underlying meanings of speech through listening to tone of voice, pitch, speed and other nuances. Written information may have little meaning until it is heard. These learners often benefit from reading text aloud and using a tape recorder.

Kinaesthetic Learners
learn through , moving, doing and touching...  
Tactile/Kinaesthetic persons learn best through a hands-on approach, actively exploring the physical world around them. They may find it hard to sit still for long periods and may become distracted by their need for activity and exploration.

Take a test to find out which one you are