Which of the four learning types are you?

Graphs, videos, pictures or diagrams – the visual learning type is best suited to absorb information through visual media. Text and pictures should ideally be linked to each other to ensure that information is remembered well. Charts also help the visual learning type to process what has been learned and to remember facts in the long term.

Tips for the visual learning type:

• Complete mind maps, sketches or diagrams
• Use colored markers, for example to mark related information in the same color
• Produce written notes during lectures and studying
• Use flashcards
• Take notes at the margins of texts
• Illustrate information with pictures
• Create collages and posters for your walls

If you are an auditory learner, the best way to gather information is through hearing. This type of learner is therefore particularly comfortable during frontal teaching.

Tips for the auditory learning type:

• Record the material yourself as an audio file
• Read texts aloud
• Create a quiet learning environment
• Write talks on topics
• Listen to podcasts or audio books
• Create songs with the learning material

The haptic learning type studies best by touching and experimenting, so learning by doing. The ideal learning environment for this type of learning is in areas like physics or chemistry with lots of experiments.

Tips for the haptic-kinesthetic learning type:

• Create Models
• Move during studying
• Perform role-playing
• Use experimental kits

Intellectual learners can memorize information just by thinking. This type of learner learns best by critically questioning, debating and talking to others. Therefore, the best way for the communicative type of learner is to learn with others to better memorize knowledge.

Tips for communicative learning:

• Take part in discussions
• Learn with a quiz
• Ask questions
• Learn with fellow students and in groups
• Perform role-playing