Visual Learners
Sensory Learners Students who fall into this category like to learn facts. They don’t take easily to surprises and would rather solve a problem by following methodical procedures that are established. They do well with memorization and hands-on work. They tend to be more practical and careful. They dislike courses that do not have connections…
Active Learners Students who fall into this category retain the information by actually “doing” something active with it. They prefer to work in groups rather than alone. They tend to try things before thinking it through first. Sitting through lectures is harder for active learners than for students of other learning styles. Application To…
Dales Cone of Experience is one of our favorite references. What is your Learning Style? Find out now. Defined Learning styles are the way that your students learn. Some students prefer facts, over charts, audio over video, sequential steps rather than a web of ideas, etc. Learning styles can be easier understood when categorized. A…
Global Learners Students who fall into this category tend to absorb the material at random- seeing no connections until out of nowhere “getting it” and experiencing “AH-HA!” moments. They may be able to solve complex problems after they have “gotten it” but tend to have difficulty explaining how they did it. Application To accommodate this…
Sequential Learners Students who fall into this category prefer to learn in steps- each building upon the previous step. They tend to learn better when logical stepwise paths lead to the solution. Application To accommodate this learning style, instructors may incorporate step by step procedures or linear information building blocks with each block adding…
Intuitive Learners Students who fall into this category lean towards “what is possible” and the relationship that it has to other concepts and ideas. They dislike repetitive tasks and memorization and do not like to be tested on material that was not covered in the class. They are more apt to grasp new concepts with…