Heather BryantEDU 352

Jamie SullivanSeptember 12, 2011

Learning Styles

In 1987 Rita Dunn and Ken Dun developed the

Learning-styles Model, explaining that every

individual learns using different senses

(Gregory & Chapman, 2007).

Visual Learning

• Forgetful of names, but comes by spelling naturally.

• Usually need a quiet study space.

• Think awhile before fully understanding lectures.

• Likes colors & design.

• Dream in colors.

• Understands/likes charts.

• Would be good with sign language (Clark, 2000).

Visual learners learn best from seen or read materials. They benefit best

by using illustrations, pictures, and diagrams. Graphic organizers and

colors are useful tools that help to construct meaning visually (Gregory&

Chapman, 2007). Here are some other traits that attach to visual

learners:

Learning Visually Through Technology

Video

E-Readers

CD-Rom and PowerPoint

Technology that benefits Visual learners could be

E-Readers, Video, CD-Rom, and PowerPoint.

These devices uses colors, design, and images to

allow learners to visualize what they see.

Auditory Learning

• Reads to self out loud.

• Not afraid to speak in class.

• Is good at explaining.

• Remembers names.

• Will notice sound effects in movies.

• Enjoys music.

• Talented with grammar and foreign language.

• Reads slowly.

• Can follow spoken directions well.

• Excel in study groups (Clark, 2000).

Auditory learners can absorb spoken and heard materials easily, and

prefer discussions over reading. They enjoy lectures, stories, and songs.

Voice inflection and pitch greatly benefit this type of learner (Gregory &

Chapman, 2007).Traits describing auditory learners are:

Auditory Learning Through Technology

Video

MP3 Players

Audio books

Technology that benefits Auditory

learners could be MP3 players, video,

and/ or audio books. These devices

require the learner to listen.

Tactile/Kinesthetic Learning

• Good at sports.

• Does not sit still for long.

• Likes science lab.

• Likes to role play.

• Builds models.

• Is involved in movement activities.

• Gets fidgety during lectures(Clark, 2000).

Tactile/Kinesthetic learners learn best by handling materials, writing,

drawing, being involved with concrete materials, moving, and doing. These

type of learners need to be involved in activities that are meaningful and

relevant (Gregory & Chapman, 2007). Some traits that describe tactile/

kinesthetic learners are:

Tactile/Kinesthetic Learning Through Technology

Simulations

Video Games

Technology that would benefit

Tactile/Kinesthetic learners would be

things like video games, simulations,

and/or musical instruments. These

devices call for the learner to actively

do what they are learning.

Musical Instruments

Every learning style can be accommodated to enhance learning. Once an individual

establishes their style of learning, they can take the

next step towards their personal techniques to

learn by.

Gregory, G.H., Chapman, C. (2007). Differentiated instructional strategies: one

size does not fit all (2nd Ed.). Thousand Oaks, California: Corwin Press.

Henson Company, (1960). Visual thinking [Web]. Retrieved from

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFbyujLT8HQ

REFERENCES

Clark, D. (2000). Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning styles (VAK). Retrieved

September 11, 2011 from http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/styles/vakt.html