1. Learning Characteristics
For Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Learners

2. Visual Learners’ Characteristics
Information in pictures, outlines, charts, or diagrams is easily remember
Look up often and to the left
Can often see invisible information written or drawn
Visual spatial skills, I.e. sizes, shapes, depth, and dimensions are strong

3. Visual Learners’ Characteristics
Often pay close attention to body language
Have keen awareness of aesthetics, visual media, art, and physical environment

4. Strategies for Visual Learners
Visualize and make movies in your mind as you read or study
Convert information into visual study tools
Add pictures to visual tools whenever possible
Use a variety of colors in study tools

5. Strategies of Visual Learners
Copy, write, and rewrite information so you can see it in your own handwriting
Use instructors non-verbal cues
Always write down important information

6. Auditory Learners’ Characteristics
Can accurately remember details of conversations or lectures
Have strong language skills, a well-developed vocabulary
Strong oral communication skills
May find foreign languages relatively easy
Often have musical talents: hear tones, notes, and rhythms

7. Strategies of Auditory Learners
Talk out-loud and recite regularly
Tape information
Add rhythms or tunes to your learning
Learn to use computer technology

8. Kinesthetic Learners’ Characteristics
Often cannot sit still
Often labeled as hyperactive children
Learn through movement
Usually do well as performers, athletes, or dancers
Well coordinated and have a strong sense of timing and body movements

9. Kinesthetic Learners’ Characteristics
Work well with your hands
Often good at repairing, sculpting, art or working with tools

10. Strategies of Kinesthetic Learners
Use your hands and fine motor skills
Use exaggerated movement for emphasis and expression
Type or use a word processor
Place as you study
Make larger sized study tools

11. Strategies of Kinesthetic Learners
Learning by doing
Use drama or dance for emphasis or expression