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Characteristics of Kinesthetic Learners

This is the last type of learner in my series of learning types that teachers should strive to meet the needs of in their lesson plans. Previously I gave the characteristics of auditory and visual learners. I also gave teachers ideas on how to reach the needs of these students in the classroom. This article will focus on the group of learners that learn best through movement. Students who need movement for enrichment and learning are called kinesthetic learners. This type of students is also sometimes known as the tactile learner group. Students in this group need frequent movement through … Continue reading →

Characteristics of Visual Learners

Every person is an individual. In return, every person learns different and at a time pace. While some people can easily grasp information, other people need more time and stimulation. Teachers must try to give students as many opportunities to learn in their classroom as possible. Therefore, they must try to address students as individuals rather than as a whole. In recent articles, I have been discussing the various types of learners that teachers encounter in the classroom. In these articles, I have been describing three of the main types of learners that teachers should try to accommodate in each … Continue reading →

Teaching Auditory Learners

As stated in a previous article, there are three major types of student learners. It is the duty of the teacher to plan and prepare for all three types. Teachers have much to consider when planning a lesson. At times it can be difficult to find the time or energy to address every learning type in every lesson that you plan. However, there are simple things that you can do to help reach and meet the needs of all of the learners in your class. As we discussed earlier, auditory learners learn best by listening to others and communicating with … Continue reading →

Characteristics of Auditory Learners

Previously, I discussed the importance of planning lessons to meet the needs of the three major types of learners: auditory, visual, and kinesthetic. In my next articles, I will now begin to discuss the characteristics of each of those types. I will also give ideas for helping and reaching these learners in the classroom. Auditory learners learn best by listening and communicating with others. Auditory learners do well with lectures. Older auditory learners can listen to a good speaker for hours. They often express themselves best through written and oral means of communication. This group usually contains good communicators. This … Continue reading →

The New Public Speaking

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I often talk about finding information online, reading that information, clicking endless links and reading more. This truly is a good way to learn more about any subject your mind might be interested in. This is a particularly good tactic for doing research when you’re in classes. Whether you’re going beyond what is offered in the classroom or diving deep into a particular and specific subject the internet is a great place to start (and sometimes even finish). However, with all of this reading I’ve actually realized another benefit that I hadn’t thought of before: public speaking. Watching recorded speeches … Continue reading →

Education Week in Review: November 24 – November 30

Wow how time has flown! This school year is almost half over! It seems just like yesterday that my students were coming into the school for the first time. The Thanksgiving holidays are over and now schools are preparing for Christmas. Some of my article this week address how children celebrate Christmas at school. Check below for other topics. Saturday, November 24 Characteristics of Auditory Learners Some children learn best by listening to others. This article describes how an auditory learner learns best. Sunday, November 25 Santa Shop at School In this article I discuss the Santa Shop that my … Continue reading →