Learning Styles Characteristics
Style
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Characteristics of the Learner
May watch teacher’s face and movements
closely
Has difficulty following directions and does
better if shown. Many visual learners will look
around and copy rather than ask.
Finds the page in text or workbook easily.
Finds what others have misplaced; recalls
certain places where he/she have seen things.
Enjoys looking at books and pictures.
Notices detail – what you wear, typing errors
or runs in your hose.
Enjoys working puzzles.
Responds with few words.
May be good at drawing.
Talks incessantly.
Tries to be the class clown; tells jokes.
Likes records and rhythmic activities.
Can say all the words to songs; memorizes
easily.
Can remember oral directions.
Is good at story telling; stories often get
longer and longer.
Is able to repeat information received orally.
Achieves poorly on group tests.
May have poor handwriting.
May learn spelling best with “say-spell-say”
method.
Learns best by movement.
Likes to touch and feel; puts hands on
everything.
Enjoys working with hands; may continually
make paper fans, etc.
Has many things to play with.
Takes things apart and puts them back
together.
Writes many sentences over and over.
Usually (though not always) is very good at
sports; not clumsy.
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Teaching Strategies
Use blackboard, bulletin board, charts,
graphs, Cuisenaire, etc.
Use color-coding system.
Use clues like green dots at starting
and red dots at stopping.
Have dictionaries available.
Use configuration and visual clues.
Give demonstrations and visual
directions.
Use matching games after each
concept is taught (prefixes, etc.)
1. Encourage verbal interaction
2. Tape lessons, tests, textbooks, etc.
3. Use tape recorders, record players,
etc.
4. Use rhyming, blending, and repetition.
5. Have students spell aloud, say syllables
aloud, and discuss work.
6. Use the buddy system, pairing auditory
and visual learners.
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Use manipulatives (sandpaper, salt,
clay, etc.)
Use movement exploration (number
lines on floor etc.)
Have students write frequently.
Clap or tap numbers, syllables, etc.
Do some activities with eyes closed.
Use felt tip pans and markers for
kinesthetic feedback.
Have the student walk huge letters or
words, etc., on floor.