The different senses / learning strengths are briefly explained below:

• These activities involve listening skills, or use rhythm or music.
• Information is received best through the ears.
• These learners enjoy oral discussions with their tutors and others. Oral explanations are comprehended the best.

• These activities involve speaking, conversation or reading aloud.
• Information is processed best orally.
• These learners may study by repeating things aloud. They may “talk through” the tasks they are performing.

• These activities involve text, letters and other symbols or use spatial relationships.
• Information is received best with the eyes.
• These learners are good at remembering visual details, and may follow along when someone else is reading aloud. Seeing what is to be learned is best. Written or demonstrated instructions are grasped somewhat more easily. Body language / facial expressions convey significant meaning.

• These activities use touch and/or motion.
• Information is best received through touch, physical contact, or body movement.
• These learners prefer hands-on, activity-based learning. They may learn by writing things over and over again. They may also be restless in the class or other “confined” learning environments.