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GART-1510

Fatime Hamde

11 February 2023

Learning Styles

Since many years ago, the idea of learning styles has been discussed in the context of

education, and it is now widely acknowledged that every person has a different preferred method

of information processing and retention. The auditory/verbal and tactile/kinaesthetic learning

modalities are two of the most widely acknowledged; however, by comprehending and utilizing

them, it is possible to significantly improve learning effectiveness. This is because each of these

styles offers unique and varied methods for processing and retaining information that is tailored

to the needs of the individual learner. The many parallels and discrepancies between

tactile/kinaesthetic and auditory/verbal learning styles will be discussed in this paper.

Auditory/verbal learning style is one of the most common learning styles that many

people learn through and store information for a long time. Auditory learning is obtaining

information through hearing, talking, and discussing (Kolb 1984). For example, many students

prepare for their tests by reading their study notes aloud since it helps them understand whatever

material they are trying to study. It also helps them to memories more easily since the repeating

makes our brain store the information longer in our memory. While on the other hand, the

Tactile/kinaesthetic learning style is learning through physical practising and touching and is

known as the ‘hands-on style’ (Kolb 1984). In this style, people learn through doing physical

activities and by doing physical examples to learn. For example, students who are aspiring to be

plumbers learn through doing physical work, such as fixing a leaking faucet. The contrasts
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between the two learning styles are that tactile / kinaesthetic learners are more focused on hands-

on activities (Ldpride, n.d.). While auditory/verbal learners are more focused on hearing and

speaking. It may be difficult for tactile/kinaesthetic learners to remember knowledge if they only

read it, just as it may be difficult for auditory learners to remember information if they only listen

to it.

Although auditory/verbal and tactile/kinaesthetic are different, they do on the other hand

share some similarities. One of the most common similarities between the two is that they both

very actively interact with the content. While tactile/kinaesthetic learners interact with the

content through practical exercises and experiments, auditory/verbal learners actively listen and

participate in conversations and lectures. Nevertheless, both sorts of learners benefit from this

active involvement in the subject matter in terms of information retention. The preference for

using one's senses in the learning process is another similarity between the two types of learners.

Tactile/kinaesthetic learners use their sense of touch and bodily movement, whereas

auditory/verbal learners use their sense of hearing. A learner's ability to process and remember

information can be improved by using various senses during the learning process. These sorts of

students also tend to be more engaged and interactive in their learning. Debates and

conversations can be participated in by auditory and verbal learners, while experiments and

model-building can be done by tactile and kinaesthetic learners. This hands-on method might aid

students in maintaining their attention and interest in the subject matter.

While tactile/kinaesthetic and auditory/verbal learning methods differ, there are also

numerous significant commonalities. Both methods encourage active participation in the learning

process, make use of all five senses, and lean towards being interactive and hands-on. Educators

may support students of all learning styles to succeed in school by recognizing and leveraging
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these similarities. Overall, it's critical to recognize that everyone has a unique learning style and

that it's advantageous to use a variety of learning strategies to absorb information and remember

it. You can modify your study habits to better meet your demands by being aware of your unique

learning preferences.

Bibliography
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Gilakjani, Abbas Pourhossein. "Visual, auditory, kinaesthetic learning styles and their impacts on

English language teaching." Journal of studies in education 2.1 (2012): 104-113.

Abbas Pourhossein Gilakjani examines the connections between various learning styles

and how they affect English language instruction in this journal paper. The author demonstrates

how teachers should modify their teaching strategies to suit students who learn in diverse ways,

including visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learners. The essay also discusses the difficulties

teachers encounter in recognizing and meeting the various learning needs of their students. The

study is based on a review of the body of knowledge regarding teaching English as a second

language and learning styles. The study's findings underscore the need for a more individualized

approach to language training and offer useful insights for educators and teachers.

Rolfe, Alexandra, and Brad Cheek. "Learning Styles." InnovAiT: Education and inspiration for

general practice 5.3 (2012): 176-181.

This journal article by Brad Cheek and Alexandra Rolfe offers a thorough explanation of

the idea of learning styles. Visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic learning styles, as well as other

theories and models of learning styles, are all explained by the authors, who also offer some

insights into how these learning styles affect how people process and retain knowledge. The

article offers advice on how teachers might meet the various learning demands of their students

as well as a discussion of the practical consequences of learning styles for education. In order to

deliver more efficient and customized learning experiences, the authors emphasize the

significance of recognizing learning styles. The essay is intended for educators and teachers who

are interested in learning more about learning styles and is based on a survey of the research in

this area.
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