Some of us learn by trial-and-error and some of us prefer to learn through reading. Here are some of the different types of learners and the study tips that work for them…
Visual Learners
Learn by seeing
Understand words that evoke images
Respond well to demonstrations
Enjoy visually pleasing presentations
Kinesthetic Learners
Learn through doing and by trial-and-error
Prefer hand-on approaches
Use multiple senses to engage with material
Enjoy solving real-life problems
Read-write Learners
Learn by reading and writing
Best understand explanations on paper or screen
Organise thoughts and make lists
Translate lessons into words
Auditory Learners
Learn by listening & verbalising
Listen for keywords & phrases
Respond well when things are explained aloud
Think in a linear fashion
Study Tips for Visual Learners
Use maps, charts, graphs and diagrams
Use videos and Powerpoint presentations
Make and use flash cards
Focus on titles when reading
Highlight and underline when reading
Study Tips for Kinesthetic Learners
Make and use flash cards
Study with others & exchange ideas
Study in short blocks
Use examples when taking notes
Feel free to doodle while studying
Study Tips for Read-write Learners
Take notes… a lot and detail them
Reword the notes in different ways of saying the same thing
Create and use bulleted lists
Translate diagrams or charts into a verbal or written summary
Write questions based on the material and answer them
Study Tips for Auditory Learners
Record lessons and lectures to listen to at a later stage
Read material aloud
Record yourself reading notes and replay it later
Explain concepts aloud in your own words
Use word associations or mnemonic devices to help remember