How do you learn best? Are you a visual learner, auditory (sound), or kinesthetic (tactile)? I just had this conversation with a coworker and it inspired me to write about this topic! Being aware of the type of learner you are could make the difference in your academic success. Some teachers only teach to one type of learner and then the other students suffer. I am personally a visual learner. I need to see some type of visual representation in order to make the connection. I’m the type of person that when someone says a math problem, I may visually trace it in the air. An auditory learner sometimes repeats things after you say it. They are not trying to be rude, they are saying it again so that they can process what was said. A kinesthetic learner thrives with manipulatives. They need to touch things and have a physical representation. They may be the ones that constantly have something in their hands. Again, they are not being rude, it is just how they stay focused.
As a parent and a teacher, it’s a great idea to be mindful not only of the type of learners you have in your class, but the type of learner that you are as well. Sometimes, you might catch yourself teaching the way that you learn but not thinking about the other types of learners around you. How can you determine the type of learner you are? There are different tests out there, but here are a few that we suggest.
What type of Math Learner Are You?
What is your learning style? Leave a comment below.
Liz