We all recognize that children come in all shapes and
sizes,
which makes them unique. When it
comes to learning,
children are
also different. All children process information
using all of their
senses, but in most children, one is dominant.
There are three different
learning styles or ways
of learning:
visual, auditory, and
kinesthetic.
A Visual Learner:
A visual learner learns from seeing things.
They call up images
from the past when
trying to remember. They picture the way
things look
in their head. These students
are sight readers who
enjoy reading silently.
They prefer directions
be given to them in writing.
The Auditory Learner:
The auditory learner gains knowledge
through hearing
things. Auditory
learners succeed when directions are
read aloud
or
information is given orally. They learn by listening
and speaking. They enjoy talking.
They are phonetic readers who
enjoy
oral reading and listening to recorded books.
A Kinesthetic Learner: A kinesthetic learner learns best by
touching or
actively exploring the world
around him or her. They learn by
manipulating objects. They are most
successful when they are
totally engaged
with the learning activity. They remember
material best if they can act it out.
