WHAT ARE LEARNING STYLES?
USE LEARNING STYLES TO ENHANCE PERFORMANCEWHAT ARE LEARNING
STYLES?DEFINITIONNounanindividual'smodeofgainingknowledge,esp.apreferredorbestmethodExamplesLearningstyleisanindividual'suniqueapproachtolearningbasedon
strengths,weaknesses,andpreferences.
METHOD TO AN EFFICIENT STUDYThe timeThe kinds of strategies
useStudy in group or aloneThe place
WHAT ARE YOU?
VISUAL LEARNERSIs good at spelling but forgets nameNeeds quiet
study timeHave to think awhile before understanding lectureLikes
art than music
AUDITORY LEARNERSLikes to read to self out loudIs not afraid to
speak in classNotices sound effects in moviesCant keep quiet in
long periods
KINESTHETIC LEARNERSIs good at sportsDoes not have great
handwritingStudies with loud music onTakes breaks when studying
ACTIVE LEARNING STRATEGIESVISUALAUDITORYKINESTHETICSRead and
highlight your textMap informationWrite word and question
cardsWrite questions in margin and underline the answerTake online
test
Read difficult passages out loudRecord lecturesTeach the
materials to someoneCreate rhymes, poems, and songs to recall
informationForm a study group to discuss materialsTake notes as you
read your text assignmentsPredict questions in the margin at the
end of each headed sectionMake up puzzles or games to learn text
and lecture materialsParticipate in study groups and review
sessionsTake end-of-chapter tests to prepare for exams
