Section 2

Auditory/Visual/Kinesthetic

One of the most popular learning styles is based on the auditory/visual/kinesthetic theory of learning. This theory focuses on how we process information through our ears, eyes and body. This does not reflect how well someone hears or sees, but rather how they take in information and make sense of it to learn new things. Often this style refers to modalities of learning.

Activity A

We use different ways to learn new things

There are two different processes to this activity. Review them and decide which one you would be most comfortable facilitating. You may know how to make a simple craft that you could teach the group for the second process.

If you aren’t familiar with this learning style, then review Handout 3.4 Learning Styles Characteristics and Tutoring Tips. You may want to take the assessment yourself to determine your preferred learning style.

Option 1 Discussion, introduction to each style using a word-based activity

Why choose this option? This process takes less time. You don’t have to make a craft. Materials and equipment Flip chart and markers Paper of different colours Ziploc bags Preparation Write the following sentences onto strips of paper. Use a different coloured piece of paper for each sentence: Some people learn best by doing an activity. They have a short attention span and need to move around a lot. They may be good at sports or dance. They enjoy using their hands to learn and prefer ‘hands on’ activities like field trips. They are kinesthetic learners. Cut up each word in a sentence like a puzzle. Place the cut up sentences into the Ziploc bag. If you have a large group that you want to divide into smaller groups, put each sentence into a separate Ziploc bag and give one bag to each group.