Visual and Auditory Learning Style

Visual and Auditory Learning Style

1. Visual Learning Style

   • The visual learning style means that people need to see information to learn it, and this "seeing" takes many forms.
     • Spatial awareness, photographic memory, color/tone, brightness/contrast, and other visual information.
       • Naturally, a classroom is a very good place for a visual learner to learn.
   • Strategies for Teachers
     • Supplement verbal lectures with a handout, diagram, or other visuals
     • Incorporate color into your presentations, the classroom, and handouts
     • Give written instructions and expectations
     • Vary your reading in class with solitary reading time so visual learners will take in the information better.
     • Vary your instructional methods (lectures, group work, solitary work, pairs, circles) and assignments so every learner is challenged
     • Show your students how to complete a task instead of just telling your students how to complete a task.
     • Use video and still images to enhance your presentations
     • Provide written feedback on assignments
     • Show students how to make great vocabulary flashcards
   • Strategies for Students
     • Be sure to read the diagrams, maps, and other visuals that go along with text to help you remember it
     • Study in solitude. You need to see things to remember them and often, any noise will distract you.
     • Make to-do lists in an agenda
     • Take notes during lectures to capitalize on your learning style
     • Sit near the front so you're better able to see everything
     • Color-code your notes, vocabulary words, and textbook
     • Use outlines and concept maps to organize your notes

2. Auditory Learning Style

   • Auditory learning is a style of learning in which an individual learns most efficiently through hearing and listening.
     • Auditory learners retain information better when it is delivered through sound or speech rather than written form.
       • This type of learning is one of the three different styles that are recognized by the Fleming VAK model of learning.
   • Characteristics
     • Can easily recall spoken information
     • Good speaking skills
     • Strong listening skills
     • Typically excel at oral exams
     • Good storytelling skills
     • Benefits the most from reading aloud
     • Easily distracted by background noises
     • Works best on a conversational basis
     • Talented at explaining ideas verbally
   • Strategies
     • Play background music
       • Many auditory learners work best when there is background noise as opposed to silence.
     • Ask for verbal direction
       • Auditory learners typically understand directions best when they are spoken.
     • Participate in group discussions
       • Individuals who are auditory learners often benefit greatly from group discussions within the workplace.
     • Record meetings
       • You can record the meeting to listen to it again later.
     • Read aloud
       • For auditory learners working in a private area, reading aloud can be beneficial when it comes to retaining information.
     • Talk through problems
       • talking through these scenarios is the best way for an auditory learner to digest information and come up with a solution.

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