By
Heather Covert
Erica Hershberger
Theresa Lemus Santos
Keely Maurer
Sarah Samblanet
Perception plays a key role in
learning, and the channels through
which perception occurs vary.
These perceptions are referred to
as modalities.
Learning modalities refer to the style learners use to concentrate
on, process, and retain information.
Visual (30%)
Auditory (25%)
Kinesthetic (15%)
Mixed Modalities (30%)
A critical relationship between our students and
learning in the classroom is association. The
brain draws from an enormous wealth of
associations.
Each child would have a greater probability of
drawing associations if we allow them the
advantage of using multiple senses. More
neural pathways within the brain would be
stimulated.
Multi-sensory instruction combines auditory,
visual,
and kinesthetic elements to reinforce
each other for
optimal learning.
People who learn best when information is presented visually
and
when in a written language format are visual learners.
Visual learners benefit from instructors who use the blackboard
overhead projector) to list the essential points of a
provide them with an outline to follow
(or
lecture, or who
along with during lecture.
Visual Learners also will benefit from information obtained
from
textbooks and class notes.
Visual learners tend to like to study by themselves in a quiet
room.
Visual Learners often see information "in your mind's eye" when they
are trying to remember something.
Mind wanders during verbal activities.
Has trouble following or remembering verbal instructions
Doodles
Prefers to observe rather than actively participate in
group
activities and discussions
Likes to read silently
Is neat and organized
Pays attention to detail
Has neat handwriting
Is a good speller
Easily memorizes by seeing pictures and diagrams
Is usually quiet, shy, or reserved
To aid recall, make use of “color coding” when studying new
information in your textbooks or notes.
Write out sentences and phrases that summarize key
information obtained from your textbook and lecture.
Make flashcards of vocabulary words and concepts that need
to
be memorized.
When learning information presented in diagrams or
illustrations, write out explanations for the information.
When learning mathematical or technical information, write
out
in sentences and key phrases your understanding of
the material.
Make use of computer word processing.
Before an exam, make yourself visual reminders of
information that must be memorized.
learn best by HEARING information
can remember quite accurately the details of
lectures or conversations
strong vocabulary skills
learning a foreign language may be easy
often possess musical talents
sub-vocalizes information for comprehension
when reading and studying
good at sounding out words
naturally remembers names
reading quickly
reading directions
reading silently for a long period of time
easily distracted by sounds
refrains from expressing feeling verbally
always wants to talk
Use auditory activities to bridge
reading and writing skills:
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record written stories
have a student read out
loud to another student
have books on tape on
hand
have discussions over
what has been read
Help auditory learners to increase
knowledge about language
and culture by:
 attending lectures
 asking questions
 listening to the radio
 joining a choir
Learn through senses
Learn by experience
Muscle memory is important
Don’t require instructions to assemble something
Respond well to interpersonal relationships
Remember stories and metaphors
Learn to read using whole words and context clues
May be athletic
Can have difficulties sitting for long periods of time
Taps pencil or foot while thinking
Uses excessive hand gestures and body language
Makes physical contact with people when talking to them
Tends not to enjoy reading
Is unorganized
Is a poor speller
May have trouble memorizing lists, numbers, etc.
Is outgoing
Easily expresses emotions
Take notes using diagrams
Move while you read
Do hands-on-work when possible
Use flash cards you can move around on a table
Read aloud
Write out information when studying
Use color coding
Listen to course information on tape while you move (or
recite to yourself)
Take frequent breaks when working and move/stretch
Try studying in a position other than a chair in front of a
desk
Find a way in which fidgeting allows you to focus on
learning
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