Published Dec-20-2004
Auditory learning:
You learn best by listening. If someone tells you how to change a flat tire, you are able to do it after listening to the directions. If you are an auditory learner, you may wish to listen very carefully and take notes during class or during a meeting at work. You should always sit where you can hear well if you are listening to someone talk. Read aloud when you are trying to comprehend something or, after you have read something, summarize it aloud so you can hear yourself talk about what you read. It may sound silly, but if hearing something is the best way for you to learn, it will help.
Visual learning:
You learn best by seeing what you are trying to learn. Rather than listening to the directions about how to change a tire, you would do better by watching someone else do it. If you are a visual learner, you will want to use all types of materials to learn. This includes charts, maps and flashcards. Practice visualizing or picturing words and concepts in your head. Write out everything for frequent and quick visual review. Use sticky notes and highlighter pens to emphasize things that are important.
Tactile learning:
You learn by doing. You would learn best by trying to change the tire yourself. If you are a tactile learner, you will probably want to write things down several times. Keep
a supply of scratch paper on hand for this purpose. Taking and keeping notes in class and on the job will be very important to help you learn. And practice whatever it is you are trying to learn.