Clues

Learning Tips

Visual Learners Usually:
• Need to see it to know it.
• Have strong sense of color.
• May have artistic ability.
• Often have difficulty with spoken    directions.
• May Over-react to sounds.
• May have trouble following    lectures.
• Often misinterprets words.

Visual Learners Should:
• Use graphics to reinforce learning; films, slides,    illustrations, diagrams and doodles.
• Color code to organize notes and possessions.
• Ask for written directions.
• Use flow charts and diagrams for notetaking.
• Visualize spelling of words or facts to be memorized.

Auditory Learners Usually:
• Prefer to get information by    listening-needs to hear it to    know it.
• May have difficulty following    written directions.
• Difficulty with reading.
• Problems with writing.
• Inability to read body language   and facial expressions.

Auditory Learner Should:
• Use of tapes for reading and for class and lecture    notes.
• Learning by interviewing or by participating in   discussions.
• Having test questions or directions read aloud or put   on tape.

Kinesthetic Learners Usually:
• Prefer hands-on learning.
• Often can assemble parts without    reading directions.
• Have difficulty sitting still.
• Learn better when physical   activity is involved.
• May be very well coordinated   and have athletic ability.

Kinesthetic Learners Should:
• Engage in experiential learning (making models, doing   lab work, and role playing).
• Take frequent breaks in study periods.
• Trace letters and words to learn spelling and    remember facts.
• Use computer to reinforce learning through sense of    touch.
• Memorize or drill while walking or exercising.
• Express abilities through dance, drama or gymnastics.