Learning Styles

You may…

• Learn by seeing
• Like color and art
• Like written instruction
• Like e-mailing and texting
• Like reading
• Struggle with spoken instruction
• Dislike lecture method of instruction
• Remember what was written where
• Be among 55% of the population.

And study best by…

• Using highlighting, underlining, and color-coding
• Reading and writing
• Flashcards and taking notes
• Repeating reading for memory
• Pictures, diagrams, charts, etc.
• Visualization to remember things
• Answering written questions
• Quiet study environment
• Mapping and loci study methods

You may…

• Learn by hearing
• Like spoken instruction and discussion groups
• Like lecture method of instruction
• Like audiobooks
• Like talking on the phone and listening to music
• May appear to ask questions that were already answered or obvious
• Dislike extensive reading, writing, or PowerPoints
• Remember who said what
• Be among 20% of the population

And study best by…

• Reading aloud
• Tape-recording lectures and listening again (with instructor permission)
• Using screenreaders
• Repeating things back for memory
• Light background noise when studying
• Asking instructor to repeat things if you did not hear it
• Participating in discussion groups
• Having questions asked aloud or others quiz you

You may…

• Learn by doing
• Like physical activity
• Like active learning and demonstrations
• Like activities, putting things together, puzzles
• Like labs, group work, and discussion methods of instruction
• Dislike lecture method of instruction
• Dislike sitting still
• Remember who did what
• Be among 25% of the population

And study best by…

• Flashcards or making it a game
• Mnemonics
• Participatory learning like role playing, building models, etc.
• Tracing key words/definitions or following with finger
• Repeating practice for memory
• Studying while exercising or moving hands/feet
• Doodling while listening
• Case studies
• Taking frequent study breaks to do something active for 15 minutes