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Everyone is different. We all have different personalities (the combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character), interests, and tastes. We even have unique ways that we learn best. As a student, it is important to know your learning style. Experts believe that learning styles come in four categories – those that learn best by looking at a picture, those that learn best by listening, those that learn best by reading and writing, and those that learn best by doing. Of course, a person can possess strengths in each of these areas, but typically a student will have one area that is their dominant learning style. Read on to learn more about each style. Visual – A visual learner understands new material when it is presented with charts, maps diagrams, or symbols. The information is represented in more than just words. This learner would have trouble remembering verbal instructions and is more likely to look for the diagram of ow something is done. A great example of a visual learner is someone who, when asked to put something together, would prefer to see the steps illustrated rather than read a set of instructions. Visual learners want the big picture of an idea before beginning a project. Visual learners may prefer art more than music. They would benefit from using colors to highlight their notes, organizing information with mind-maps and flowcharts, and using a wall planner or whiteboard to manage their time. Auditory – Auditory learners prefer to learn new information by listening or speaking. Material should be presented through lecture, group chats, discussions, podcasts, or music. These learners not only like to have something explained verbally to them but enjoy explaining things to other people to reinforce what they have learned. You may find these students talking to themselves when learning and reading aloud for better understanding. If someone identifies as an auditory learner, they should record lectures or discussions and re-listen to them when studying. They may prefer to give oral presentations, either in person or recorded, as a form of assessment. Read/Write – Not surprisingly, most teachers and students fall into this category. Learners that prefer this style are comfortable with the written word and communicate best when things are text based. This learner enjoys reports, essays, and manuals. Like visual learners, this learner has trouble remembering verbal instructions. They may be more apt to look something up and rely on written resources such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, and the internet to recall information. Since many employers seek candidates with good written communication skills, this mode is particularly useful. Also, since our world relies so heavily on written word, the ability to read well and learn from reading can be useful in today’s society. Kinesthetic – Kinesthetic learners prefer to apply what they know to discover new things. Kinesthetic learners are most comfortable with real-world activities and increase their knowledge by making mistakes. These problem solvers often employ other modalities such as reading, writing, and listening but learn best by doing. They enjoy group activities and hands-on exercises. If you identify as a kinesthetic learner, there are ways to incorporate your preference into otherwise non-kinesthetic experiences. For instance, when listening to a lecture, draw diagrams or construct a model. Simply moving around the room can improve a kinesthetic learner’s retention. As you can see, each learning style has a unique set of characteristics. Still, many students are multimodal. That is, they possess qualities of more than one learning style. Use the internet to search