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What Kind of Learner are You?

Print this out and place a check next to what best represents you.

  Column A Column B Column C
My emotions can be interpreted by my: __ Facial expression __Voice __Body language
At a party I prefer to: __People watch __Talk in a small group __Take part in an activity, e.g. dance
During my free time I like to: __See a movie, sporting event or theater __Listen to music, radio or go to a concert __Work out or some type of physical activity
The type of class I prefer: __History __Communication __Art
I enjoy classes that are set up as: __Having the teacher write the material on the board __A discussion __Working with classmate on a group activity
While working with someone I prefer to do it: __Face to face __On the telephone __On the golf course or while on a jog
If I am assembling something I prefer to: __Read the directions on my own __Have someone tell me how to do it __Play around with the pieces and figure it out some way
Add the totals from each column ________________ ________________ ________________

If the majority of your check marks were in:

  • Column A= You are a Visual Learner
  • Column B= You are a Auditory Learner
  • Column C= You are a Kinesthetic Learner

Some helpful hints for your learning style

Visual
  • Draw charts/maps/diagrams.
  • Create flashcards. (On the front side have the word. On the back have a definition and an example.)
  • Make lists.
  • Use highlighting.

Auditory
  • Use a tape recorder for the class to fill in what you missed while going over your notes.
  • Get a "Study Buddy/Group" to go over the material.
  • Read your notes aloud to yourself.
  • Put your summarized notes on a tape recorder.

Kinesthetic
  • Use flashcards. (On the front side have the word. On the back have the definition and an example.)
  • Rewrite your notes.
  • Create a map (this can also be done by using post-it notes).
  • Design your own sample quizzes/tests.
  • Teach the material to someone else in the class.

For more information

http://www.vark-learn.com/

 

  
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