Learning Styles...Kinaesthetic
The third of the learning styles...kinaesthetic is characteristic of 40% of the population. It is the feeling style and is observed in people who like to be 'hands on'.
The following characteristics and behaviours have been identified in this group of the population. Your primary style of learning will be kinaesthetic if you display all or most of the following:
- You will pick up a pen and paper to try solving something rather than visualising it in your head
- You will enjoy getting involved in practical activities
- Think about the order and patterns of things, such as telephone numbers
- You will enjoy sports and physical activities
Common Expressions Of This Style
- My gut feeling tells me...
- I feel I can do this
- Get a grip
If you are this type then you should try the following learning methods to get the best from study
- Repeat information to yourself while moving around
- Construct drawings and graphs to illustrate what you are trying to learn
- Use mindmaps to get a feel for what you wish to acheive
- Use interactive computer programmes to help with study