Learning in my zone. What works best for me?

 

After completing your Learning Channel Inventory you should be able to see where your preferences and strengths are as a learner. Of course you use all modalities to learn. However if you know that your visual learning is stronger than your auditory learning, then you need to really focus if your instructor is only telling you what to do and not giving your written instructions or diagrams. You could picture what your instructor is saying if you are visual. If you are kinesthetic you will be listening for the actions you need to take, because you like putting ideas into action to learn more effectively.

Check out the modes below. What is your learning preference?

Kinesthetic/Tactual (doing) Auditory (hearing) Visual (seeing)
Doing
Touching
Movement
Feeling
Field trips
Simulations
Painting
Drawing
Dancing
Labs
Making things
Show & tell
Repairing
Talking
Listening
Singing
Rhythm
Oral drills
Debates
Discussions
Audio tapes
Lectures
Public speaking
Telephoning
Small groups
Interviews
Viewing & watching
Imagining
Films & videos
Charts & graphs
Slides & transparencies
Cards
Microscopes & telescopes
Skits & plays
Reading
Drawings & paintings
Maps & diagrams
Cartoons & photographs
Displays