STUDY SKILLS

What is my Learning Style

TASK

Take 2 minutes to write down why you want to

study effectively

LEARNING STYLES

We all learn in different ways and often it is trial

and error to find out which style of learning best

suits us!

Finding out is the important part!

THREE MAIN LEARNING STYLES…

(1) Visual (Seeing & Reading)

Tip: Use flashcards, highlighters, colour coding

THREE MAIN LEARNING STYLES…

(2) Auditory (Listening & Speaking)

Tip: Put your study notes on tape/CD/MP3 and listen to them over and over

again

THREE MAIN LEARNING STYLES…

(3) Kinaesthetic (Touching & Doing)

Tip: Type your notes out on a computer!

SO…WHAT STYLE OF LEARNER ARE YOU!

Let’s take the test!

WHAT NOW?

Try different methods of learning by using the tips outlined above

Experiment with different learning styles

Use the tips

If you feel you are not reaching your potential…change study

habits

WHAT NOW?

Knowing your own style makes you aware that

each person can approach the same problem in a

different way

Knowing how you learn…helps you adapt

information

TIPS FOR PAYING ATTENTION

Try to focus on one task at a time

Keep study / reading periods short sessions

Use a highlighter to focus on the key points

THINGS TO DO!

Tailor study to learning style

Involve as many senses as possible

Relate information to what you already know

Overlearn…avoids cramming

Motivated & Positive