Personality Characteristics of the Learning Modalities

 

             VISUAL

• Mind wanders during verbal activities

• Has trouble following or remembering verbal instruction

• Doodles

• Prefers to observe rather than actively participate in group

    activities & discussions

• Likes to read silently

• Is neat and organized

• Pays attention to detail

• Has neat handwriting

• Is a good speller

• Easily memorizes by seeing pictures and diagrams

• May have photographic memory

• Is usually quiet, shy, or reserved

AUDITORY

• Is easily distracted

• Quickly loses interest in verbal demonstrations

• Enjoys listening activities

• Is active in group activities & discussions

• Likes to be read to

• Prefers silent reading to reading aloud

• Listens to music while studying

• Has sloppy handwriting

• Memorizes lists and sequences easily

• Remembers faces

• Is fairly outgoing

 KINESTHETIC

• Taps foot or pencil while thinking or writing tests

• Enjoys doing experiments

• Enjoys handling objects

• Uses excessive hand gestures & body language

• Makes physical contact with people when talking to them

• Tends not to enjoy reading

• Enjoys hands on activities

• Enjoys problem-solving

• Is unorganized

• Is a poor speller

• May have trouble memorizing lists, numbers, etc.

• Is outgoing

• Easily expresses emotions