Which Learning Style Describes You?

Everyone is different in how they learn and interpret information. Have you ever wondered why you grasp materials better when the professor presents lecture slides instead of just speaking? There is a reason for individuals preferring distinct learning styles to help them process and retain information. Hopefully this post will help you find the learning style that best fits you!

Auditory Learners

Auditory learners retain information better when they hear others speak. They’re individuals who prefer hearing the information through various means such as talking, sounds, recordings, etc. Unlike the other styles, auditory learners tend to process ideas through spoken language. If this sounds like you (pun intended), then the best way for you to study is to listen to recordings of lectures, engage with others about the materials you learned in class, and listen to audiobooks while you do things.

Visual Learners

Before we start, I would like to mention that I’m a visual learner. I also struggle with following lectures sometimes when there aren’t any visual presentations, so I understand how it feels. Visual learners are individuals who retain information through images, videos, charts, and more! We tend to understand something when we can make connections between different concepts through a visual demonstration.

Kinesthetic Learners

Individuals who are kinesthetic learners tend to process information by actually doing it. This is sometimes synonymously used with the term “tactile” which means you love a more “hands-on” approach where you can build and create something to learn more about it. If this is you, try making flashcards and going through the motions of quizzing yourself on them. Also use interactive tools to help you recreate topics (online or real-life)

Reading/Writing learners

I should also mention that I fall into this category! Individuals who are reading/writing learners best retain information when they are using words to read or write. Studying tips for this category would be to rewrite lecture notes, explain a topic by writing it down in your own words, or reading more on the material online or through textbooks.