Activity 4 - Learning Style Checklists

Do you know what your learning style is? Please go through the following checklists and click on the ones that best describe you.

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Am I a visual learner?

Visual learners usually have a sharp, clear picture of an experience.

( Google images from C2 Workshop’s E-Learning Blog, 2009 )
1. I write down things I want to learn - that’s how I remember them best.
2. I use diagrams, illustrated textbooks, videos, handouts and visual displays to aid my learning.
3. I write detailed notes so I can absorb the information my teacher gives - sometimes I make sure I’m given extra time to do this.
4. When I’m working at home, I study in a quiet place on my own.
5. I understand better if the teacher shows the videos and use mind mapping to illustrate the concepts.
Am I an auditory learner?

Auditory learners identify sounds related to an experience of learning.

( Google images from C2 Workshop’s E-Learning Blog, 2009 )
1. I read written information aloud or ask the teacher to do this. This helps me remember and understand it..
2. I discuss topics with my friends both in and out of class. I like to talk things through and listen to what others have to say.
3. I ask my teachers to use group and discussion work in class.
4. I listen closely to my teachers when they are speaking.
5. Sometimes I tape lessons so I can listen to them to help me revise.
Am I a kinaesthetic learner?

Kinaesthetic learners develop a strong feeling towards an experience.

( Google images from C2 Workshop’s E-Learning Blog, 2009 )
1. I take a hands-on approach to learning. I ask to see practical demonstrations of ideas.
2. I make sure my teachers show me how things work.
3. I volunteer to do demonstrations in class. This helps me to understand and remember an activity or idea.
4. I remember lessons best if I walk around my room and say important words aloud.
5. I use bright highlighter pens or markers to draw attention to important areas in my notes or work.

Count how many items you have ticked and complete the following table:

	Visual Learners	An Auditory Learners	A Kinaesthetic Learners
Total Items	5	5	5
Your Ticks

How many items have you ticked for each type? How would you classify yourself? Are you a visual learner, an auditory learner, or a kinaesthetic learner? Or perhaps you have a mixture of styles. What kind of learning strategies could you adopt if you were a visual learner, or an auditory learner or a kinaesthetic learner? We will further discuss it in the next part of this package.

Am I a visual learner?

Am I an auditory learner?

Am I a kinaesthetic learner?