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Learning Styles

 

Why Learning Styles Matter

 

Are you in school now? Or you are a working professional trying to pick up a new skill to advance in your career?

Do some topics come more easily to you than others? Until now you probably thought it had to do with the topic itself, but we have found that in almost all cases that is not true. The difference is how we are taught. If you learn better by doing (kinesthetic) then you need to do something or use a skill to learn it. If your learning style is more visual then you may do better from video courses. Maybe audio books are the best option for if you are auditory.

How about your personality? Did you know that your personality type also has a large effect on how you learn? An extrovert will do better in a group setting, while the introvert generally learns better by themselves. Some people learn better under with clear goals, while others learn better in when they feel emotionally vested in the outcome.

Find out what J-KAV™ learning style is the best fit for you.

Learning Styles

Each person learns in a unique way.  Research suggests there are three basic learning styles.

  1. Visual– people who prefer to learn by seeing and reading
  2. Auditory – those who prefer to learn by speaking and listening
  3. Kinesthetic– individuals who prefer to learn by touching and doing

It is important for students to identify their unique learning style or combination of styles in order to help reach their full potential.

Visual Learners will enjoy: Pictures, Maps, Videos, PowerPoint Presentations, Reading, and Mind Maps.

Auditory Learners will enjoy: Discussing, Listening, Film, Verbal Instructions, Repetition, and Question/Answer Sessions.

Kinesthetic Learners will enjoy:  Experiments, Crafts, Drawing, Games, Hands on Learning, and  Activities with Movement.

Resource Links:

Education Planner – http://www.educationplanner.org/

How to Use Your Learning Style to Choose the Right Career – https://www.ici.net.au/blog/how-to-use-your-learning-style-to-make-sure-you-choose-the-right-career/.

Learning Styles – What’s Your Personal Learning Style? – https://www.studyingstyle.com/

Learning Styles Video by ASCatRIT