What Kind of Learner Are You? 5After completing each subsection, write a short sum-
mary or list of the key points in your notebook. Then,
even if it’s very quietly to yourself, recite your summary
out loud without looking at it. Incorporating reading,
writing, and speaking will help you immediately com-
mit that new information to memory. This is also a good
way to gauge how well you’ve learned the material. If you
can’t recall and recite the information you just read, then
there is probably a pretty low chance you will be able to
recall it on a future exam. Once you can clearly recall and
recite the important highlights of the content, come up
with a few exam questions of your own. In a separate sec-
tion of your notes, write down practice exam questions
with their correct answers. Revisit these questions and see
if you can still answer them correctly during your exam
preparation review. The questions you come up with may
just appear on your actual exam!
Lastly, don’t forget about the index and glossary
found at the very end of your textbook. Here you can
find the information you need to elaborate on concepts
covered in class, define key terms, and complete course
assignments.- Why does an author use boldface for certain
words in a paragraph? - how can the chapter planner and practice quiz
be used to facilitate learning?
sing your study time more efficiently can
result in higher grades and a better under-
standing of the subject. But it is important
to note that it does take time. A successful
student commits the necessary time, energy, and effort
to properly prepare for each and every class.
The first step toward making the most out of your ded-
icated class and study time is to understand what kind of
learner you are. Everyone has a different way of learning.
No one learning style is better than another; they’re all
just different ways our brains commit new information
to memory.
Although all humans have the mental capacity to
learn in all three of these common learning styles, many
people relate more strongly to just one or two. Three of
the most common learning styles are: visual, auditory, and
kinesthetic. Seeking out opportunities to access learning
in multiple formats will help you commit information to
memory in a more efficient manner. Figure 0.2 will help
you pinpoint your own unique strengths and weaknesses.
What Kind of Learner Are You?
learning ObjeCtives
- understand your personal learning style.
- examine your current study habits.
3. identify areas of your study habits that could
use improvement.
Review all the tips below to help create your own person-
alized study plan.tips for visual learners
For this type of student, seeing
is believing. As a visual learner,
you enjoy watching the world
and can be easily distracted by
activity going on around you.
It’s easiest for you to learn when
information is presented visually or through written
words. You benefit greatly from reading textbooks,
graphics, and notes. Studying alone in a quiet room can
help you concentrate on visualizing information in your
mind’s eye.
Visual learners can try these easy tips to help increase
their learning efficiency:• Sit in front of the classroom and away from windows
to help minimize distraction during lectures.visual learner
Someone who learns
best by organizing
images and pictures
using colors or maps.U