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Visual Learning Tips
- • Ask for written directions
- • Utilize diagrams and flow charts for note taking
- • Color code notes
- • Visualize spelling of words or facts that must be memorized
- • Write down key points
- • Copy what is on the board
- • Sit near the front of the classroom
- Use highlighters to mark important points in notes
- Use graph paper in order to make diagrams and charts for key points
- Utilize illustrations to remember important material
- Utilize visual metaphors to associate relevant content
- Write down explanations for points that are difficult
- Preferred test styles for visual learners are essays, maps and diagramming.
- Worst test type for visual learners-listen and respond style.
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Learning Tips for Auditory Learners
- • Utilize audiotapes for learning
- • Read information aloud when studying
- • Ask questions
- • Watch videos
- • Use word association techniques to remember facts
- • Participate in class discussions
- Record directions and notes
- Listen to taped notes
- Avoid auditory distractions
- Participate in a study group or study with a study partner
- Make up songs or rhymes to go along with the pertinent material
- Use rhymes to recall dates, names, facts, etc.
- Write of steps in sentence form and then read them out loud
- Best test style for auditory learner-oral exam, writing responses to lectures
- Worst test style for auditory learner-reading comprehension
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Learning Tips for Kinesthetic Learners
- • Practicing a technique
- • Demonstrating a principle
- • Creating a model
- • Engaging in a hands-on activity
- • Studying in a position that is comfortable, even if it is not a tradition desk/table or chair setup.
- • Taking a field trip
- • Working on drills or memory exercises while walking or exercising
- • Miming or acting out key points for memory reinforcement
- • Rather than placing your book on a table when reading, try holding it in your hands instead
- • When giving an explanation of something, try standing up.
- • Jot down notes while you are reading
- • Use beats or rhythm to explain information or memorize information
- • Sit near the front of the classroom in order to avoid becoming distracted during lectures
- • Make models that demonstrate the primary concept of the material you are studying in order to reinforce the material
- • Record class lectures and then listen to them while you are working out or walking
- Best test type for kinesthetic learners-fill in the blank and multiple choice
- Worst test type for kinesthetic learners-long essay tests.
- mind map done by : Dr.Ala'a 9-9-2010 reference :Understanding Your Learning Styles by Ldpride.net
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