Learning Styles

 There are three type of learning style. Here they are;

1. Visual Learning Style

Is a learning style that emphasizes students in the visual field. Where children understand more about what they see, whether reading or looking at pictures or videos. The characteristics of children with a visual learning style are that they tend to be neat in appearance, speak quickly, often make scribbles, are thorough, are not easily disturbed by noise when studying, and prefer to read rather than being read to.

 

2. Auditory Learning Style

Auditory is a learning style that emphasizes students' audio function more than visual. They understand better if they have heard it, whether it's a teacher's lecture or a personal recording. The characteristics of children with an auditory learning style are that they appear independent and excel in interpersonal intelligence. When joking, they prefer to joke directly rather than having to read funny comics.

 

3. Kinestetic Learning Style

This kind of learning style is a style that utilizes body movements. Students with this type are very disadvantaged if they grow up in an environment that cannot understand them. Kinetic students will not capture information completely if they have to be forced to sit still without doing anything, they tend to move or play with whatever is nearby, speak more slowly than other styles, and are often expressive and full of movement when speaking.

 

 

 

Answer these questions to find your learning style!

1. When studying for daily assessments or tests, mid-semester assessments and end-semester assessments, do you choose:

a. reading notes, reading headings and sub-headings in books, and looking at diagrams and illustrations

b. asking someone to ask you a question, or memorize it silently alone

c. making notes on cards and create models or diagrams

 

2. What do you do when you listen to music?

a. fantasizing (seeing objects that match the music being listened to

b. sing along to the music

c. moving to the music, tap your feet to the rhythm, etc.

 

3. When you are solving a problem, do you:

a. making a list, organize steps, and check them off after the steps have been taken

b. calling a friend or expert to discuss the problem

c. describing (or analyze) the problem or carry out all the steps you think

 

4. If you read for entertainment, would you choose:

a. travel book with lots of pictures in it

b. a mystery story full of conversations in it

c. books that can answer your questions and solve your problems

 

5. To learn how computers work, would you choose:

a. watching a movie about how computers work

b. listening to someone explain how a computer works

c. taking the computer apart and try to find out for yourself how it works

 

6. You have just entered a science museum, such as a smart park, techno park, etc. What do you do first?

a. looked around and found a map showing the location of various objects on display

b. talk to the museum guard and ask him about the objects on display

c. look at the first thing that looks interesting, and only then read clues to the location of other objects

 

7. What type of restaurant or eatery do you not like?

a. a restaurant where the lights are too bright

b. a restaurant where the music is too loud

c. a restaurant where the chairs are uncomfortable

 

8. What do you think you do when you feel happy?

a. smile

b. shouted happily

c. jumping happily

 

9. If you were at a party, whether a wedding or something else, what would you remember most the next day?

a. faces of people in the party, but not their names

b. the names of the people in the party, but not the faces

c. something you do and say during a party

 

10. When you tell a story, do you choose to:

a. writing

b. telling it out loud

c. act it out

 

11. What bothers you the most when you are trying to concentrate?

a. visual disturbances

b. noisy sound

c. other disorders such as hunger, tight shoes, or worry

 

12. What do you think you do when you are angry?

a. pouting or making an angry face

b. shouting or “tantrum”

c. stomped loudly and slammed the door

 

13. What would you think you would do if you were queuing to watch the cinema?

a. looking at other film advertising posters

b. talk to the person next to you

c. tapping your feet or walking in another direction

 

14. Would you prefer to join:

a. painting class

b. music class

c. sport class

 

15. When you’re speaking, your speaking style tends to...

a. Fast

b. Rhythmic

c. Slow

 

16.  I am…

a. Able to plan and organize long-term activities well

b. Able to repeat and imitate the tone, changes and color of the voice

c. Proficient in doing puzzles, riddles, putting pieces together picture

 

17. I can remember well the information...

a. Written on the board or given through reading assignments

b. Conveyed through teacher explanation, discussion, or recording

c. Given by writing it down many times

 

18. I memorize something...

A. By imagining it

B. By saying it in a loud voice

C. While walking and looking around

 

19.  I find it difficult...

A. Remember verbal commands unless they are written down

B. Writes but is good at telling stories

C. Sit quietly for a long time

 

20. I prefer...

a. read rather than be read to

b. listening rather than reading

c. using models and practice or practicum

 

21. I like...

a. Doodling while on the phone, listening to music, or attending meetings

b. Read aloud and listen to music/talk

c. Tapping the pen, fingers, or feet when listening to music/talking

 

22. I prefer to do...

a. Demonstrations rather than giving speeches

b. Discussion and talking at length

c. Physical activity or outdoor activity

 

23. I prefer...

a. Fine arts rather than music

b. Music rather than fine arts

c. Sports and other physical activities

 

24. When working on something, I always...

a. Follow the instructions and pictures provided

b. Talking to other people or talking to yourself out loud

c. Figure out how it works while doing it

 

25. My concentration is disturbed by...

a. Irregularity or movement

b. noise or commotion

c. Activities around

 

26. I learn more easily through activities...

A. Reading

B. Listen and discuss

C. Practice or practicum

 

27. I talked to...

A. Short and not happy listening to long conversations

B. Fast and easy to listen to

C. Using body signals and expressive movements

 

28. To know someone's mood, I...

a. Look at the expression on his face

b. Listen to the tone of voice

c. Pay attention to body movements

 

29. To fill my free time, I prefer…

a. Watch television or see a show

b. Listen to the radio, music, or read

c. Playing games or working with your hands

 

30. When teaching something to others, I prefer ...

a. Show it

b. Tell it

c. Demonstrate it and ask them to try it

 

Conclusion and Recommendations

If your answers are mostly ‘a’

• You have a visual learning style

• You will achieve optimal learning if you utilize your visual abilities.

• You can make your own mapping or summary of subject material.

 

If your answers are mostly ‘b’

• You have a tendency towards an auditory learning style.

• Those of you who have a tendency towards an auditory learning style will achieve optimal learning achievement if you study the material by listening, either through direct explanations from the lecturer, discussions with the teacher and fellow students, or through recordings of the material

 

If your answers are mostly ‘c’

• You have a kinesthetic learning style tendency.

• Those of you with a kinesthetic learning style will achieve optimal learning achievements if you are directly physically involved in learning activities.

 

If the answers mostly ‘a’ and ‘b’

·     You have a combination of visual and auditory learning styles.

• There are certain things you will learn effectively if you use a visual learning style, and there are other things you will learn effectively if you use an auditory learning style. In fact, sometimes if both learning styles are used, it will be more optimal.

 

If the answers are mostly ‘a’ and ‘c’

• You have a combination of visual and kinesthetic learning styles.

• There are certain things you will learn effectively if you use a visual learning style, and there are other things you will learn effectively if you use a kinesthetic learning style. In fact, sometimes if both learning styles are used, it will be more optimal.

 

If your answers are mostly ‘c’ and ‘d’

• You have a combination of auditory and kinesthetic learning styles.

• There are certain things you will learn effectively if you use an auditory learning style, and there are other things you will learn effectively if you use a kinesthetic learning style. In fact, sometimes if both learning styles are used, will be more optimal.