Unsure about your learning styles, type and preferences? Then explore how you learn best
Most people have a variety of learning strategies that they use. Here are some examples:
- Stan uses audiocassettes for learning because he has a good memory when he listens to people when they talk.
- Micheline enjoys being with others so she chooses a teacher who includes group work in her classroom. She finds this helps her learn faster.
- Jerry is musical and finds that background music helps him study.
- Judy learns better when she can organize a task step-by-step.
- Maria is very visual so she draws pictures when she takes notes. She finds that helps her remember her notes more easily.
What about you? Think or write about a learning experience (e.g., trying out a new recipe; studying mathematics) that you found easy/fun.
- What did you want to learn?
- How did you go about it?
- What techniques did you use to help you learn faster/better?
- Did you have strategies for improving your memory of what you learned?
- Did you achieve the results you wanted?
Your learning strategies are unique. Each individual has his/her own way of thinking, feeling, perceiving and understanding. Therefore, no one can say what learning strategies will be best for you - it's something you have to discover for yourself.
