Thursday, March 14, 2013

Tips on Learning for Different Types of Learners



Assalamu’alaikum everybody.

Despite our morphological and physiological similarities, we have different types of learning abilities. It is crucial for us to identify our own learning style as it will help us a lot in study.

Learning Type
Tips for Studying
Visual learner:
  •  Need observation
  • Has strong sense of colour
  • Mostly has artistic ability
  • Overreaction to sound
  • Difficulty with spoken direction
  • Troubles following lectures
  • Misinterpretation of words


  • Use graphic to reinforce learning- films, slides, graphs, illustrations, diagrams
  • Colour coding to organize notes and possessions
  • Write out direction
  • Use flow chart and diagram in taking notes
  • Visualizing spelling of words of facts for memorization

Auditory learner:
  • Prefers to get information by listening
  • Difficulty to follow written direction
  • Difficulty with reading
  • Difficulty with writing
  • Inability to read/interpret body language and face expression


  • Use tapes for reading and for class and lecture notes
  • Discussion is super effective
  • Always ask and answer orally with peer rather than just simply answering written question
Kinaesthetic learner:

  •  Prefers hands-on learning
  • Can assemble parts without reading direction
  • Difficulty in sitting still
  • Learning better when movements or practices (physical activities) are involved
  • May be very well coordinated and has athletic ability

  • Experimental learning (doing lab work, making model, role playing)
  •  Frequent breaks in study periods
  • Trace letters and words to remember facts
  • Use computer to reinforce learning ability by typing
  • Memorize or revise previous learning information while walking or exercising
  • Express ability while doing works or exercising
 
Hope that this will help you a lot.

By :
Academic Bureau
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