1. Copyright © 2008-2010 Learning Styles Mrs. DeMeo, M.A., M.Ed.

2. Copyright © 2008-2010 Outline / Introduction / What are Learning Styles? / The Auditory Learning Style & Strategies / The Visual Learning Style & Strategies / The Kinesthetic Learning Style & Strategies / The Tactile Learning Style & Strategies / Summary of Learning Styles / Self-Teaching / Self-Learning / Finding out your Learning Style / Resources / Introduction / What are Learning Styles? / The Auditory Learning Style & Strategies / The Visual Learning Style & Strategies / The Kinesthetic Learning Style & Strategies / The Tactile Learning Style & Strategies / Summary of Learning Styles / Self-Teaching / Self-Learning / Finding out your Learning Style / Resources

3. Copyright © 2008-2010 Introduction Knowing how any person can learn information is very important in academic success. Many factors are involved when it comes to learning. Each student will have preferences when it comes to the learning environment, to the atmosphere and the way learning is done. Learning Styles is an important aspect to take into consideration when studying or learning. It can help the student retain information.

4. Copyright © 2008-2010 What are learning Styles? There exists four kinds of Learning Styles: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic and Tactile. Kinesthetic and Tactile Learners are quite similar. Each person has at least one Learning Style but often more than just one. A Learning Style is the way an individual best learns. Using your Learning Style(s) aids in learning and in knowledge retention.

5. Copyright © 2008-2010 The Auditory Learning Style Auditory Learners learn best when information is presented auditory in an oral language format. They enjoy participating in classroom discussions. They benefit from lectures, audio tapes and other forms of verbal instruction.

6. Copyright © 2008-2010 Learning Strategies for Auditory Learners Auditory Learners learn best by: Joining a study group of having a “study- buddy” with whom to exchange verbal communication with. Repeating information out-loud. Tape-recording information. Using Audio tapes (even for “reading” a book). Restating problems in own words (preferably out-loud). Writing out and then repeating information. Auditory Learners learn best by: Joining a study group of having a “study- buddy” with whom to exchange verbal communication with. Repeating information out-loud. Tape-recording information. Using Audio tapes (even for “reading” a book). Restating problems in own words (preferably out-loud). Writing out and then repeating information.

7. Copyright © 2008-2010 The Visual Learning Style Visual learners are best taught when information is presented visually and in a written language format. Seeing an outline on a whiteboard, reading a book, looking at colors, etc. are all beneficial for Visual Learners to learn. These students enjoy taking class notes, reading from the textbook and can often work alone. Visual Learners do just that: they can VISUALIZE information to remember it.

8. Copyright © 2008-2010 Learning Strategies for Visual Learners Visual Learners learn best by: Using highlighter pens, highlighting different kinds of information in contrasting colors. Taking notes, even in abbreviation. Making flashcards of vocabulary words and concepts that need to be memorized. Writing explanations of diagrams, illustrations, pictures, etc. Before exams taking review notes (sticky notes, flashcards, etc.) to reread.

9. Copyright © 2008-2010 The Kinesthetic Learning Style Kinesthetic Learners are best taught when involved with hands- on activities. They enjoy physical activities, lab experiments and in- class demonstrations. Often drivers who are Kinesthetic Learners memorize a location by actually driving there.

10. Copyright © 2008-2010 Learning Strategies for Kinesthetic Learners The best way for Kinesthetic Learners to memorize information is to: Take notes during lectures. Sit close to instructor to avoid distractions. When studying, walk back and forth rereading class notes. Make flashcards with symbols on them. Use the computer for research. Listen to Audio tapes while exercising.

11. Copyright © 2008-2010 The Tactile Learning Style Tactile Learners and Kinesthetic Learners are interchangeably blended because of their similarities. Tactile Learners certainly enjoy hands-on activities and physical activities. They are however more drawn to their senses (in general). They enjoy learning information they can feel, see, taste, smell and hear. They might enjoy learning about new food by actually tasting it, for example.

12. Copyright © 2008-2010 Learning Strategies for Tactile Learners Just like Kinesthetic Learners, Tactile Learners should make use of notes, audio tapes, experiments and group discussions. They can also memorize information by using their senses. For instance, if they are learning about certain types of flowers in a Southern Region in France, they might want to go and actually pick lavender, sunflowers, poppies, etc to look and smell the flowers. Any activity they can do using several senses to be stimulated will facilitate memorization.

13. Copyright © 2008-2010 Summary on Learning Styles Auditory learners remember by talking out loud, like to have things explained orally and may have trouble with written instructions. Auditory learners may talk to themselves when learning something new. Visual learners easily remember visual details and prefer to see what they are learning. They prefer to write down instructions and may have trouble following lectures. Kinesthetic learners prefer activities that allow them to do what they are learning about. Tactile learners like to touch things in order to learn about them and like to move around when talking or listening.

14. Copyright © 2008-2010 Self-Teaching / Self-Learning When Students know their Learning Style, it certainly helps them retain information better and for a longer period of time. Each student should know his / her Learning Style and which ways are best for him / her to learn new information, retain it and study for tests. Most students can know which Learning Styles they have (or take a quiz) and can most certainly help themselves learn best!

15. Copyright © 2008-2010 Finding out Your Learning Style You might already know your own Learning Style by now. For a free online quiz to help determine your Learning Styles, you may go to the following website:  http://homeworktips.about.com/od/homeworkhelp/ a/lstyleqz.htm http://homeworktips.about.com/od/homeworkhelp/ a/lstyleqz.htm

16. Simple Learning Styles Quiz Ask yourself the following question? What way do I best learn and retain information?  Do I enjoy hearing things said (in lectures, songs, speeches, etc)?  Do I need to visualize information (whether in writing, color, drawings, etc)?  Do I learn through hands-on activities (lab work, projects, taking notes, etc)?  Do I prefer to do several things at once (ex: read while standing/walking, hear/see information)? Copyright © 2008-2010

17. Resources  The Four Modalities: www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Union/2106/4mod.htmlwww.geocities.com/CollegePark/Union/2106/4mod.html  Miller, S,. (2000). Learning Styles Survey ©.  Collin, R., (1987). Learning Styles.  Four Learning Styles: www.lifehack.org/articles/lifehack/four-learning- styles.htmlwww.lifehack.org/articles/lifehack/four-learning- styles.html  Fleming, G., Learning Style Quiz Visual, Kinesthetic, and Auditory Styles  Online Learning Styles Quiz: http://homeworktips.about.com/od/homeworkhelp/a/lstyleqz.htm http://homeworktips.about.com/od/homeworkhelp/a/lstyleqz.htm