A learning style means the methods or practices that people use in order to understand and remember information more effectively. It helps people identify the kinds of routine and techniques can help them grasp and represent concepts in a better way.

Did you know, there are various styles of learning that help people understand things in a better way. As a student, you can also learn about your learning style and boost your academic performance!

Why can’t we all learn in the same way?

We humans are a very unique creation of God. Our brains are very different from each other in terms of how we process information, and learn new things. This can be because of biological reasons as well as the impact of our surroundings. So, our learning styles are a part of our personality. And our personalities are all different from one another. This is why our learning styles are also different, and can give us a clear idea about our own personality, and interests as well, making us highly self aware.

Why Should You Know Your Learning Style?

Knowing about your learning style can be beneficial for your studies and practical life. Here are a few benefits of knowing your learning style,

You will learn everything you need more easily and efficiently.

You will remember what you study more effectively.

You will be able to find joy on your studies, and design strategies tailored to your personality.

You will be clearer about your strengths and weaknesses.

You will be able to communicate your needs and ideas better as you step into your professional life.

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Find out your learning style

There are numerous styles of learning that people have according to their aptitude. However, four learning styles are the most dominant among these. These four styles are

1. Visual Learning

2. Auditory Learning

3. Reading/ Writing

4. Kinesthetic

Do you think you have any of these learning styles?

Let us help you,

1. Visual Learning Style

Visual learners understand things better when they see visual representations of the things they study. These learners relate knowledge with pictures, graphical data, videos etc.

If you are a visual learner, you may recall a science lecture you could not understand until you saw a YouTube video showing the concept visually. Sometimes, you may also see things around you and relate them to something you read or studied during class.

If you are a visual learner, here are a few tips for you,

1. You can learn concepts faster if you study them from valid YouTube sources

2. If you do not understand a concept, try making a picture of what you are learning on a paper

3. You should consult diagrams, infographs, flowcharts etc to understand and remember all the important concepts.

4. If you study something about the natural world, recall your concepts when you see it happening. For example, climate change, plant life cycle etc.

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2. Auditory Learning Style

People who have the auditory learning style do not rely on written notes and prefer listening or recording what they are learning. Their brain processes sound more easily to help them understand different things.

If you sometimes think out loud, or are highly vocal and active in class during lectures, you may be an auditory learner. If you are an auditory learner, you can use the following tips to understand concepts and remember them for a longer time,

1. Listen attentively to a lecture

2. When you need to understand or remember a concept, study it and then verbally explain it out loud to yourself.

3. If you can, record the difficult lectures and listen to them later.

4. Watch YouTube videos

5. Read your books and other study materials aloud

6. Ask your teacher to reiterate important concepts when you face difficulty in understanding them

7. You can also find different audiobooks if you prefer not to read

3. Reading/ Writing Learners

Some people are able to learn more easily by reading and writing about the things they are trying to learn. Such people enjoy reading articles or writing about the things they learn or are interested in.

If you are such a person, you may find it easier than others to complete written assignments, or read material before class. An interesting fact about such learners is that they may not be very vocal in discussions, but can experience their ideas really well in writing.

Here are a few tips if you are a reading/writing learner,

1. Read more and more articles, blogs, and researchers to increase your knowledge and understanding

2. Take written notes whenever you need to learn or understand something

3. If you have a lot of pictures or visual data, convert it into words and write it in the form of paragraphs

4. Organizing neat notes for all subjects will help you remember more easily and gain really good marks in exams.

5. Practise writing essays to enhance your skills related to written communication

4. Kinesthetic Learning

Kinesthetic learners are the ones who use their hands and body parts to learn different things. Sounds new? The term ‘Kinesthetic’ is new, but this type of learning is quite common.  Have you seen people memorizing things as they move around? Such people are kinesthetic learners. Such learners are usually the ones who are restless and like to move around a lot in class. They may learn by drawing patterns in the air, moving around, or even pacing back and forth as they sit. Usually athletes have this kind of learning styles. Such people are really good at following directions to do tasks that involves the movement of their bodies.

If you think this is your style, you should adopting the following things into your learning routines,

1. Acting out scenes from books and readings that contain some kind of literature

2. Read while you walk

3. Get a rotatable chair in your study area

4. Draw graphs and diagrams to learn more effectively

When you learn scientific concepts make physical contact with the objects you can and perform the experiments yourself, so you can get a better understanding of what you are studying.

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You Can Also Scientifically Check Your Learning Style!

Do you find it difficult to understand your own learning style? Did you know there are numerous quizzes available on the web that scientifically determine your learning style?

So, what are you waiting for? Search for learning style quizzes on the web and try free quizzes to assess your behaviors and determine your learning style.

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