Learning Styles

SIX LEARNING STYLES

Learning styles are based on how a person/child naturally processes information through his/her senses.  The way you prefer to receive incoming information for memory or understanding is a clue to your learning style:

LEARNING STYLE	IDEAS HOW TO TEACH THE DIFFERENT LEARNING STYLE:
1.  VISUAL: Prefer seeing things like information or illustrations. Like to read. Like environment to be ordered and tidy Like pictures, charts and graphs. Can remember well enough by reading or watching only.	FOR THE VISUAL LEARNER: Let the child read for himself from the Bible. Use pictures, maps, charts, timelines, slides and transparencies. Show films and videos. Use books, workbooks and worksheets. Use hand signs effectively.
2. AUDITORY: Prefer listening to information. Like when someone reads to them. Like to work with background sound like music or voices. Not bothered by disorder in environment. Remember well enough by listening only	FOR THE AUDITORY LEARNER: Read the Bible to them. Let them listen to tapes and music. Show videos and films. Tell stories. Use puppets.
3. VERBAL: Like to talk. Like to read things out loud. Ask a lot of questions in order to understand better. Like to take part in debates, storytelling and discussions. Remember best when they can talk about it.	FOR THE VERBAL LEARNER: Ask questions. Have discussions and debates. Use storytelling and drama. Have a costume box. Let them use puppets.
4.  WRITING/DRAWING: Like to write down or draw things. Remember best when they can write things out or draw pictures, charts, graphs, etc.	FOR THE WRITING/DRAWING LEARNER: Give them opportunities to fill in worksheets. Let them write and draw things relating to the lesson.
5.  TACTILE: They  want to touch and hold objects. Like to fiddle with things. Like taking things apart to see how they work. Like manipulating (using) objects. Remember best by doing things like building, baking, making, fixing, etc.	FOR THE TACTILE LEARNER: Let them touch objects. Make arts and crafts with them. Let him use objects like puzzles, blocks, puppets, etc. Let him hold or make visual aids. Bring instruments for him to play. Teach him hand signs.
6. KINESTHETIC: Part of body (body, hands, feet, legs, jaws) is always moving. Like changes in environment. Find it difficult to sit still for a long time. Get bored when they have to look or listen for a long time. Remember best when they can do something with their bodies	FOR THE KINESTHETIC LEARNER: Encourage the child to dramatize (act out) the lesson. Use movements like jumping, swaying, marching Let him handle visual aids. Change surroundings and seats. Play games like a treasure hunt. Let him use puppets. Use music and rhythm in the class.

(Summary of notes that Beth Kabamba uses at CEF Children’s Ministry Institute)