Learning Styles Assignment

It's entirely unrealistic to assume that a person has only one way of learning. As people, we take in information from multiple areas, using all our senses to give ourselves a better understanding of what is being taught. Some people are able to hear instructions and perform without fault, others learn visually, by using written instruction. We favor what suits us best, which varies from person to person. However, no one is strictly limited to a single way of understanding. A person inclined towards a visual method of learning can be supported by auditory instruction, for example. People who limit themselves to one style often struggle if they don't grasp a idea quickly, because they are dependent on it. However, people who process information in two or three ways are better prepared for learning, because they have more chances to grasp a concept.

In my case, I am a kinesthetic learner. I find that I remember things easily by doing them or incorporating a motion to help me remember. But I also depend on visual stimulants to supplement the learning process. In most cases, I do not rely as heavily upon reading/writing and aural methods, however, those methods might be used in certain situations when visual aid is not available.

Knowing how I learn allows me to shore up any weakness that I might have in classes. In Kinesiology 165 I know that it's better to take organized notes on the textbook and PowerPoint lectures than merely listening to the professor talk. During English 100, I will be looking through Quick Access Reference for Writers for helpful hints and rules that I can bookmark. Unless I am constantly writing, English will probably be the hardest subject to learn, because I will have to rely on visual and oral help, rather than my strength. Now that I know what I lean towards, studying becomes easier and things start to make sense.