Types of Learners – what type of learner are you?

There are different types of learners and finding out what type of learner your student is can be very beneficial to helping your student in the classroom. Whether you’re a parent trying to help your child in the classroom, or a teacher trying to reach all of your students, meeting the different learning styles of your students is very important to their success. The objective is to present all material in a way that all students will be able to access the curriculum.

Visual Learners
• Visual Learners learn through seeing
• They will learn through written word
• They benefit from handouts or copying down material.

Auditory Learners
• Auditory Learners Learn through listening
• They listen carefully to everything that is being said
• They enjoy talking about material rather than writing

Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners
• These students will learn by doing
• These students learn through practicing what is being taught
• They enjoy learning through imitation and practice

How to teach to each type of learner:

Visual Learners
• Present material and exercises in writing
• Ask students to write a response to lesson
• Have this student be the recorder in small group discussions
• Use visuals and graphics

Auditory Learners
• Read/State information
• Provide time for small discussion groups
• Use audiovisuals and CD material
• Have student repeat information presented

Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners
• Offer hands on activities
• Encourage students to use highlighting or not-taking techniques
• Involve students with physical activities

Learning how to reach all of your students will improve their classroom experience. As a parent, understanding how your child learns allows you to work with the teacher to make sure your students learning is being maximized.