Sensory Modes and Learning Strategies

Sensory	Description	Learning Strategies
Visual	pictures, charts, diagrams strong visual skills good with visual spatial skills shapes, texture, sizes attune to body language aware/keen to visual media, art, and physical environment Usually uses the following phrases: I see See It's clear to me	Visualize and make movies in your mind when your read or study convert information into visual study tools add pictures to as many study tools use colors (color pens, note cards, etc) copy and write information so you see it in your own writing use non-verbal cues from your instructors to determine what is important always write information down
Auditory	strong language skills has an appreciation for words good vocabulary hears details strong oral communication skills can learn a second language easily hears tones, rhythm, has musical talent Usually uses the following phrases: I hear Tell me this rings true	talk or read out loud recite regularly (notes ) tape information so you can play it back add rhythm or tunes to learning
Kinesthetic	feel, touch oriented good with hands-on projects focus on emotions Usually uses the following phrases: I have a gut feeling I'm sensing that I got a handle.	Use hands and fine motor skills (cut, flip cards, etc.) use movement for emphasis and expression learn by doing (apply concepts to real life situations) type or use word processor to take notes in class
Notes: Right Brain dominant usually prefer Kinesthetic and visual learning experiences; Left Brain dominant are usually better with auditory information
Information from Practicing College Learning Strategies by Carolyn Hopper