Different Learning Styles
I. Different Learning Styles
1. Visual ( Spatial) Learners
1. Kinesthetic learners
- Visual learning is a type of learning style in which students prefer to use images, graphics, colors and maps to communicate ideas and thoughts. Visual learners must see information in order to learn it.
2. Aural (Audio) Learners
-If you are an auditory learner, you learn by hearing and listening. You understand and remember things you have heard. You store information by the way it sounds, and you have an easier time understanding spoken instructions than written ones. You often learn by reading out loud because you have to hear it or speak it in order to know it.
3. Physical ( Tactile) Learners
- Kinesthetic or tactile learners need to physically touch or try something in order to learn the concept best. This style is often called multi-sensory learning because tactile learners hear or see to learn, and then complete their learning by trying it out themselves.
4. Verbal Learners ( Linguistic Learners
- prefer to learn verbally by reading or listening.
5. Logical( Analytical) Learners
- they think through ideas and enjoy formulating theories, models, and plans.
6. Social Learners ( Linguistic Learners)
- love being around people, working in groups, teams and overall through social interactions
7. Solo Learners
- students who prefer to study alone.
8. Natural / Nature Learners
- The child who relishes the naturally occurring world.
- they enjoy exploring environments and environmental cycles.
II. Types of Learners
2. Read/ Write Learners
3. Visual or Spatial Learners
4. Auditory Learners
5. Interpersonal Learners
6. Intrapersonal Learners
7. Musical or Rhythmic Learners
III. Example of a Test/ Inventory that helps identify the kind of Learners.
References:
www.open.edu>mod>page>view
www.brontekids.com
www ViewSonic.com