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The way people learn is unique to each individual. Some of us like to listen to others explaining something before we can understand it, while others prefer to read about it in a book. The way we absorb information is referred to as a ‘learning style’. If parents can identify their child’s learning style, they will find it far easier to help them learn and provide them with the necessary tools to excel in the education. Read on for some tips from a private school in Hertfordshire.
There are three common learning styles: auditory, kinaesthetic, and visual. Each style relates to the senses children prefer to use when learning. It would be wise to do some research into each of these main learning styles so that you can understand them more clearly, as this will help you determine which one is most applicable to your child.
Your child’s interests might help you determine what type of learner they are. For example, a visual learner might prefer to read, while an auditory learner would rather listen to music or an audiobook. A kinaesthetic learner prefers hands-on activities, like arts and crafts, sport, or drama.
Keeping an eye on your child while they’re doing their homework is another way you can try and identify their learning style. If your child likes to draw diagrams/pictures and uses lots of different colours, they might be a visual learner. If your child is an auditory learner, you may notice them reiterating sentences out loud. Kinaesthetic learners tend to rely on activities that involve touching and moving, so they might become restless while sitting at a desk for an extended period of time.
Once you have identified your child’s learning style, you will be in a better position to help them with their learning. For example, if you know that your child is a visual learner, you can provide them with plenty of writing tools, like coloured pens and highlighters. If you are leaving them home alone for a few hours, you will know to leave a list of rules or any information they might night, as opposed to giving them verbal instructions.