Learning style/ environment

Learning style

There are 4 types of learning styles, these have been listed below. 

• Visual (spatial):You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding.
• Aural (auditory-musical): You prefer using sound and music.
• Verbal (linguistic): You prefer using words, both in speech and writing.
• Physical (kinesthetic): You prefer using your body, hands and sense of touch.

In order to configure what type of learner I am, I decided to develop a list of traits in which I maintain compared to a list of features each method contains. From this I discovered that i'm a 40% a visual learner, 35% auditory and 25%t tactile. As a result of being a primary visual learner research was conducted into factors relating to this. 

Visual

If you are a visual learner, you learn by reading or seeing pictures. You understand and remember things by sight. You can picture what you are learning in your head, and you learn best by using methods that are primarily visual. You like to see what you are learning.

As a visual learner, you are usually neat and clean. You often close your eyes to visualize or remember something, and you will find something to watch if you become bored. You may have difficulty with spoken directions and may be easily distracted by sounds. You are attracted to color and to spoken language (like stories) that is rich in imagery.

Here are some things that visual learners like you can do to learn better:

• Sit near the front of the classroom. 
• Have your eyesight checked on a regular basis.
• Use flashcards to learn new words.
• Try to visualize things that you hear or things that are read to you.
• Write down key words, ideas, or instructions.
• Draw pictures to help explain new concepts and then explain the pictures.
• Color code things.
• Avoid distractions during study times.

From the information gained it became apparent to myself that I often find it distracting working in the classroom. As a result of this I have attempted to work outside the classroom whenever possible, visting other mac suites and the library. One issue in which I found from this was that the mac suites are often fully booked/no computers are free, this is also highly relevant during more busy periods of the year.