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To Maximizing your learning potential ,Gain insight into your own strengths as well as weaknesses & Expand your existing learning strategies

1. Visual Learning Tips

   1. • Ask for written directions

   2. • Utilize diagrams and flow charts for note taking

   3. • Color code notes

   4. • Visualize spelling of words or facts that must be memorized

   5. • Write down key points

   6. • Copy what is on the board

   7. • Sit near the front of the classroom

   8. Use highlighters to mark important points in notes

   9. Use graph paper in order to make diagrams and charts for key points

   10. Utilize illustrations to remember important material

   11. Utilize visual metaphors to associate relevant content

   12. Write down explanations for points that are difficult

   13. Preferred test styles for visual learners are essays, maps and diagramming.

   14. Worst test type for visual learners-listen and respond style.

2. Learning Tips for Auditory Learners

   1. • Utilize audiotapes for learning

   2. • Read information aloud when studying

   3. • Ask questions

   4. • Watch videos

   5. • Use word association techniques to remember facts

   6. • Participate in class discussions

   7. Record directions and notes

   8. Listen to taped notes

   9. Avoid auditory distractions

   10. Participate in a study group or study with a study partner

   11. Make up songs or rhymes to go along with the pertinent material

   12. Use rhymes to recall dates, names, facts, etc.

   13. Write of steps in sentence form and then read them out loud

   14. Best test style for auditory learner-oral exam, writing responses to lectures

   15. Worst test style for auditory learner-reading comprehension

3. Learning Tips for Kinesthetic Learners

   1. • Practicing a technique

   2. • Demonstrating a principle

   3. • Creating a model

   4. • Engaging in a hands-on activity

   5. • Studying in a position that is comfortable, even if it is not a tradition desk/table or chair setup.

   6. • Taking a field trip

   7. • Working on drills or memory exercises while walking or exercising

   8. • Miming or acting out key points for memory reinforcement

   9. • Rather than placing your book on a table when reading, try holding it in your hands instead

   10. • When giving an explanation of something, try standing up.

   11. • Jot down notes while you are reading

   12. • Use beats or rhythm to explain information or memorize information

   13. • Sit near the front of the classroom in order to avoid becoming distracted during lectures

   14. • Make models that demonstrate the primary concept of the material you are studying in order to reinforce the material

   15. • Record class lectures and then listen to them while you are working out or walking

   16. Best test type for kinesthetic learners-fill in the blank and multiple choice

   17. Worst test type for kinesthetic learners-long essay tests.

4. mind map done by : Dr.Ala'a 9-9-2010 reference :Understanding Your Learning Styles by Ldpride.net 2008