Visual Learners
Visual Learners tend to think in images, have talents in the visual arts, and have vivid imaginations
(Learning Styles, 2007).
Visual Learners Should
write it out (Learning Styles, 2007). especially make use of pictures, posters, and slides to take in information (Fleming, 2011). create flow charts to map out ideas (Fleming, 2011). when taking notes, insert pictures and or symbols
(Fleming, 2011).
underline and highlight text in different colors. concentrate on diagrams, pictures, graphs, etc. in textbooks (Fleming, 2011).
Visual Learners Should
use flashcards. use a plastic cover with erasable markers to label diagrams/charts (Learning Styles, 2007). study in quite place away from verbal disturbances
(Learning Styles, 2007).
make their study areas visually appealing (Learning Styles,
2007).
Aural Learners
Aural learners are excellent listeners, prefer to get information by listening, and love class discussions (Learning Styles, 2007).
Aural Learners Should
sit close to the front of the class (Fleming, 2011). take in information by listening to discussions and by discussing topics with others (Fleming, 2011). record their notes and listen to them (Fleming, 2011). expand their notes by talking to others, read summarized notes aloud, and ask others to hear their understanding of a topic (Fleming, 2011).
Aural Learners Should
create songs/rhymes to remember information (Learning
Styles, 2007).
recite over and over (Learning Styles, 2007). study by explaining ideas to others (Fleming, 2011). imagine talking with the examiner and listen to their inner voice for answers (Fleming, 2011).
Read/Write Learners
Read/Write learners learn best by reading and writing of course!
Read/Write Learners Should
make lists (Fleming, 2011). utilize dictionaries, glossaries, handouts (Fleming, 2011). copy down notes verbatim (Fleming, 2011). read additional sources. use the Reader Response Method to engage with their textbooks.
Read/Write Learners Should
write out words again and again (Fleming, 2011). read notes silently again and again (Fleming, 2011). rewrite ideas into their own words (Fleming, 2011). organize visual information into sentences (Fleming, 2011).
Kinesthetic Learners
use all of their senses- sight, touch, taste, smell, hearing- to take in information and learn through field trips, real life examples, hands-on approaches, and trial and error
(Fleming, 2011).
Kinesthetic Learners Should
put plenty of examples in their notes. use models to study (Learning Styles, 2007). skim through reading material to get a rough idea of what it’s about before reading for details (Learning Styles, 2007). use a finger or bookmark when reading and trace letters and words to remember (Learning Styles, 2007). use flashcards (Learning Styles, 2007).
Kinesthetic Learners Should
move around to study or learn new things (study while walking around, on an exercise bike, molding a piece of clay) (Learning Styles, 2007). tap a pencil, shake their feet, chew gum, hold onto something while learning/studying (Learning Styles, 2007). listen to non-distracting music while studying (Learning
Styles, 2007).
act things out (Learning Styles, 2007). role play the exam situation (Fleming, 2011).
References
Fleming, N. (2011). The VARK help sheets. Vark learn.com. Retrieved October 21, 2013 from http://www.varklearn.com Learning styles. (2007). Learning Resource Center at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Retrieved October 21, 2013 from http://medicine.utah.edu/learningresources