"Kinesthetic learning is when someone learns things from doing or being part of them. They make up about 15% of the population and struggle to pick things up by reading/ listening to things. Many people mistake themselves for kinesthetic/tactile learners because they have not used the full variety of learning options, which means they cannot find the right learning state for them.
The kinesthetic learner usually does well in things such as chemistry experiments, sporting activities, and acting. They also may listen to music while learning or studying. It is common for kinesthetic learners to focus on two different things at the same time. They will remember things by going back in their minds to what their body was doing. They also have very high hand-eye co-ordination and very quick receptors."
Kinesthetic Learner Characteristics
You may be a kinesthetic learner if you are someone who:
- Is good at sports -- I can hold my own.
Can’t sit still for long -- yup.
Is not great at spelling -- gotten better.
Does not have great handwriting.
Likes science lab.
Studies with loud music on -- used to be the case, sometimes still.
Likes adventure books, movies -- very true.
Likes role playing -- does performing count?
Takes breaks when studying -- all the time.
Builds models.
Is involved in martial arts, dance -- yup.
Is fidgety during lectures -- yup.
Kinesthetic Learners Can Benefit from:
- Studying in short blocks.
- Taking lab classes.
- Role playing.
- Taking field trips, visiting museums.
- Studying with others.
- Using memory games.
- Using flash cards to memorize.
- Chew something.
- Color code your notes
- Jitter - allow your feet to tap or body to swing.
- Type - type up notes.
- Walk while you review your notes.
- Write your notes out.
- Yo-yo as a distraction.
Worst Test Type:
Long tests, essays.
Best Test Type:
Short definitions, fill-ins, multiple choice.
