hi everyone! a while ago @sophie-is-a-mess asked for a masterpost on this and i got bored today so i made this, tho it was originally intended to be an infographic but that didn’t turn out well lol oop
characteristics
prefer to see information and visualise the relationship between ideas
fast talkers
impatient and tend to interrupt
learn by seeing charts and diagrams
need quiet study time
take detailed notes
may think in pictures
use words that evoke visual images
like to sit at the front of the class
tips
use visually pleasing materials
draw or outline information, take notes and make lists
colour-code, highlight, circle and underline words in notes
make flashcards
make diagrams and charts of sentences
make mind maps
paint mental pictures
copy what’s on the board in class
characteristics
prefer to hear information rather than reading it or havig it displayed visually
speak slowly
natural listeners
explain things well
tend to repeat things aloud
think linearly
read slowly
tips
use word association to remember facts and lines
read your textbook/notes aloud
repeat facts with eyes closed
record notes after writing them and listen to them often, e.g. on the way to/from school
make connections between points, e.g. using mind maps
teach the information to someone else
use the feynman method
record lectures
watch videos
participate in group discussions
characteristics
hands-on, experiential learners; they learn best by doing
slowest talkers
make slow decisions
learn by doing and solving real-life problems
like hands-on approaches
cannot sit still for long without getting fidgety
take breaks while studying
short attention spans
learn through trial and error
use all their senses to engage in learning
tips
study in short blocks (e.g. pomodoro method)
try to explain points
use memory games and flashcards stand up and move around to demonstrate or explain certain points (i.e. role-playing)write things down to memorise them
take lab classes
go on field trips
join study groups
characteristics
interacting with text is more powerful for them than hearing or seeing images
prefer for information to be displayed in writing
emphasize text-based input and output
enjoy reading and writing in all forms
tips
read the book often
research online
write lists of key words
use the feynman method
read or rewrite notes repeatedly (when rewriting, put them in your own words every time)
write, on a blank sheet, everything that you can remember about a certain topic, and then use your textbook/notes to see what you missed and pinpoint the gaps in your knowledge
write ideas and principles in your own words
put diagrams, graphs, flowcharts, reactions, actions, etc. into words/statements
sources
http://lyceumbooks.com/pdf/howtoteacheffectively_typesoflearners.pdf
http://highlightcrs.tumblr.com/post/144553463988/source
https://blog.prezi.com/the-four-different-types-of-learners-and-what-they-mean-to-your-presentations-infographic/
i hope this helps!!!!
