Learning Styles
Learning styles are different ways or approaches of learning. There are various learning styles which I will explain below.
Visual/Spatial - This learning style means the person prefers using pictures, images and a spatial understanding to learn. Visualization comes easily to a visual learner. Using colour, layout and spatial organization in associations and using many 'visual words' in assertions is common for a visual learner.
Aural (auditory-musical) - This learning style means the person prefers using sound and music to learn. Aural learners use sound, rhyme, and music in your learning. Aural learners focus on using aural content in their association and visualization.
Verbal (linguistic) - This learning style means the person prefers using words, both in speech and writing to learn. Learning techniques for an aural learner would include: If you are a verbal learner techniques such as speaking and writing help. Find ways to incorporate more speaking and writing in techniques. For example, talk yourself through procedures in the simulator, or use recordings of your content for repetition.
Physical (kinaesthetic) - This learning style means the person prefers using their body, hands and sense of touch to learn. Learning techniques for an aural learner would include: If you use a physical style, use touch, action, movement and hands-on work in your learning activities. For visualization, focus on the sensations you would expect in each scenario.
Logical (mathematical) - This learning style means the person prefers using logic, reasoning and systems to learn. Learning techniques for an aural learner would include: If you are a logical learner, aim to understand the reasons behind your content and skills. Understanding more detail behind your compulsory content helps you memorize and learn the material that you need to know. Explore the links between various systems, and note them down.
Social (interpersonal) - This learning style means the person prefers to learn in groups or with other people. Learning techniques for an aural learner would include: If you are a social learner, aim to work with others as much as possible. Try to study with a class. If this is not available then consider forming your own study group with others at a similar level. They don't have to be from the same school or class.
Solitary (intrapersonal) - This learning style means the person prefers to work alone and use self-study. Learning techniques for an aural learner would include: You prefer to learn alone using self-study. When you spend time with an instructor or a teacher, you often only clarify information you haven't be able to clarify yourself. You may dislike learning in groups.
My preferred learning style would be aural as I find listening to the teacher and listening to sound is the best way of learning for me.
- Using word association to remember facts and lines.
- Recording lectures and lessons to play back and listen to them again to help learning.
- Watching videos on the subject that I am studying as this will effectively target my aural learning skills and help learning.
- Repeating facts with eyes closed to help recall of what I am studying.
- Participating in group discussions as this will help me learn better because it is targetting my aural skills.
- Using audiotapes for language practice as this will help me learn effectively.
- Writing down class notes, then saying them out loud, recording them and finally listening to them. This will help me recall notes effectively and help my learning.
