I have difficulty following directions to a place unless they are on a map or written down.
Educational habits and strategies
To make the best use of my learning style, there are certain strategies that I can follow. Firstly, color coding my textbook with different color pens will make it easy for me to remember information. Also, going through my textbook and lecture notes that contain key points of the topic will help me to learn them well. Writing out key phrases, using computer print-outs and "stick it" notes on prominent places can help me to remember concepts better.
Some of the steps that an instructor can take to make it easy for me and others with a similar learning style is to present information as visually as possible. Using black boards, overhead projectors and flash cards can make it easier for me to learn and understand concepts better. The power point presentations or flash cards should contain only a limited information on each page or card so that...
These are some of the strategies that can be used by an instruction to help people with a visual learning style to understand and remember information.
Conclusion
In short, each individual has a different learning style and it can be broadly classified into visual, auditory or tactile learning. It is a good idea to understand one's learning style and use strategies that will improve the learning abilities and the overall productivity of the individual. My learning style is visual or verbal and I have to use strategies like stick it notes and flash cards to enhance my learning skills.
References
Denig, Stephen. (2004). Multiple Intelligence and Learning Styles: Two Complementary Dimensions. Teachers College Record, 106(1), 96 -- 111.
No author. (2000). DVC Learning Style Survey. Retrieved from: http://metamath.com/lsweb/dvclearn.htm.
