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Modern Learners
Individuals think and learn in distinct ways. In any group of learners, there will always be different learning characteristics, particularly in the learners manner of processing information. Some would absorb the lesson better when they work with their hands than just listen. Others would prefer ways of expressing their thoughts, feelings and ideas. Some would prefer to write, others would draw or even dance and sing.

Sensory Preferences
Visual learners
-These learners must see their teacher’s actions and facial expression to fully understand the content of the lesson.
-During a lecture or classroom discussion, they often prefer to take detailed notes to absorb the information
-They tend to be readers who diligently take down every word.
Visual Iconic
-More interested in visual imagery such as film, graphic displays, or pictures in order o solidify learning
-Usually have good “picture memory” a.k.a iconic imagery and attend to pictorial detail.
-Like to read a map better than read a book.
Visual Symbolic
-Feel comfortable with abstract symbolism such as mathematical formulas or the written word.
-Prefer to read a book than a map
-Like to read about things than hear about them.
-Tend to be good abstract thinkers who do not require practical means of learning
Auditory Learners
-Learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking through and listening to what others have to say
-Benefit from reading text aloud and using a tape recorder
-Can attend orally to details, translate the spoken word easily into written word and are no easily distracted in their listening ability
Listeners
-Remember things said to them and make the information their own
-They may even carry on mental conversations and figure out how to extend what they learned by reviewing in their heads what they heard others say
The Talkers
-Prefer to talk and discuss
-When the instructor is not asking questions, auditory-verbal processors (talkers) tend to whisper comments to themselves.
Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners
-Benefits much from hands on approach, actively exploring the physical world around them
-Does not benefit so much from the discussion or written materials and may be distracted by their need for activity and exploration
-Prefer “learning by doing”, preferring the use of psychomotor skills to, say, abstract thinking skills

Global/Analytic continuum
Analytic
-Tend toward the linear, step-by-step processes of learning
-Tend to see finite elements of patterns than the whole
-More comfortable in a world of details and hierarchies of information.
-“tree-seers”
Global Thinkers
-Lean towards non-linear thought and to see the whole pattern rather than particle elements.
-Give attention only to the overall structure and sometimes ignore details
-Forest-seers

Other Types of Learners
Active Learners
-End to retain and understan information best by doin something active with it- discussing it, applying it, or explainng it to others
Reflective Learners
-Prefer to think about information quietly first
Sensing Learners (Logical)
-Often like solving problems by well-established methods and dislikes complication and surprises
-Tend to be patient with details and good a memorizing facts and doing hands-on work
Intuitive Learners
-Better at grasping new concepts and are often more comfortable than sensors with abstractions and mathematical formulations
Sequential
-Follow logical paths to find solutions
Global
-Absorb material almost randomly without seeing connections and then suddenly “getting it”.
-Solve complex problems quickly or put things together in noble ways once they have grasped the big picture, but they may have difficulty explaining it.

What do I do about all these styles and Types of learners?
You do not need to memorize the different learning styles or fit learners into neat categories. Most of us fall into multi-categories. This information is presented to demonstrate hat people learn in different ways, which will assist you in being sure that you present materials in various ways to accommodate all learners. If something seems not to work, try a different style.
Visuals
-Provide with matrials and exercises
-Write key words on board or flip chart
-Ask them o write a response
-Use visuals or graphics
-Ask them to be recorder in a group
-Involve them through visual/spatial sense

-Use graphic to reinforce learning
-Color code o organize notes and possessions
-Use color t highlight important points in the text
-Take notes
-Illustrate idea as picture before writing hem down
-Ask for written directions
-Use flow charts and diagrams for note-taking
-Visualize spelling of words or facts to be memorized
-Study in a quiet place, away from verbal disturbances

Auditory
-State the information
-Ask audience to describe specific information
-Provide discussion periods
-Encourage questions
-Foster small group participation
-Utilize audiovisuals and cassettes

-Read aloud
-Recite information to lean
-Use tunes or rhymes as mnemonic devices
-Read aloud and tape test questions or directions
-Dictate to someone else and have that person write down the thoughts
-Use verbal analogies and storytelling to demonstrate their point

Kinesthetic
-Demonstrate how a principle works
-Ask them to participate the technique
-Encourage underlining and highlighting key words
-Provide real-life simulations
-Offer hands-on activities
-Involve them physically

-Make models, do lab works, or role play to physically experience learning
-Trace letters and words with a pen or the index fingers when reading and studying
-Skim through reading material before reading it in detail
-Annotate text and write questions while reading
-Translate information into diagrams or other visual study tools
-Recite a list of items by counting on fingers
-Memorize or drill by walking or dancing
-Listen to music while studying