How do I find out what sort of learner I am? I don't think it's visual.?

Question

How do I find out what sort of learner I am? I don't think it's visual.?

Answer 1

You and I learn the same way, in 3 different ways, visually, orally, and emphatically. Sometimes we have a gift for learning that leans more to one or a combination of the above areas. That does not mean we cannot successfully become an expert in any subject even we have to learn in a way that is not our strongest. The bottom line is ...is if one person can read a book and become an expert with that one reading.....if another person must read the book to become an expert....and finally if a third person needs to read the book one hundred times to become an expert....all three of these people are experts. I was distracted from my studies (work) by my "bio-rhythms" and which day was the best time for me to take tests and to learn. I did not have time to be bothered with them because in reality I had to study everyday and take tests when the teacher gave them.

Answer 2

Ask your teacher at school. They will probable know.

Answer 3

Here are the known learning styles. Which one fits you best?

    * 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.

    * Logical (mathematical). You prefer using logic, reasoning and systems.

    * Social (interpersonal). You prefer to learn in groups or with other people.

    * Solitary (intrapersonal). You prefer to work alone and use self-study.

Go to this website. They have a wonderful test for learning styles:

http://www.learning-styles-online.com/

Answer 4

There is a formal test used to determine someone's method of learning, it also reveals weaknesses (that is what it was actually designed to do).

The test is called the Woodcock-Johnson and is widely used and considered accurate.  THe part about identifying  your strongest learning method takes about an hour.  

It can be scored and evaluated by registered psycologists over the Internet, it may be your school can give you the test.

(The test has other parts to determine other things.  If you are paying for the testing make sure you do not get conned into taking the unnecessary parts.)

Most people tend to find the method which works best for them without conscious effort.  Play around with different methods.