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Do you find learning a difficult process? How do you learn? What is your learning style? Staff and students say how they learn... http://linoit.com/users/mflcostello/canvases/Learning%20off%20by%20heart Learning things off by heart can be tricky, and we all learn in different ways. Have you tried all of these ways?

__** Visual Learning Style **__ __** Auditory Learning Style **__
 * ** Recopy notes in colours **
 * ** Visually organise or reorganise notes using columns, categories, outline forms, etc. **
 * ** Remember where information was located in visual field **
 * ** Create timelines, models, charts, grids, etc. **
 * ** Write/rewrite facts, formulas, notes on wall-hanging, bedsheet, poster for visual review at any time **
 * ** Facts, formulas, notes on index cards arranged/rearranged on wall, pin-board, floor, bed **
 * ** Use of colour-coded markers or cards for previous two above **
 * ** Use of visual mnemonics **
 * ** TV/video supplements important for understanding or remembering **
 * ** Use of "background" visual activity helps you to concentrate **
 * ** Use of highlighters **
 * ** Near memorisation of chapter/notes **
 * ** Need to discuss concepts/facts/aspects with friend immediately after new learning **
 * ** Frequently does homework with friend(s) via telephone - seems to understand better and retain more **
 * ** Tape records lesson or notes for re-listening later **
 * ** Must say facts/formulas/information over and over to retain **
 * ** Simultaneous talking-walking studying **
 * ** Set information to rhyme, rhythm, or music to aid retention **
 * ** Aural Mnemonics **
 * ** Remember where information was located in auditory field (e.g. tagged to "who said that?") **
 * ** Use of different voices to study (like creating a script, or acting out a play) **
 * ** TV/video/radio supplements useful for obtaining information **
 * ** Prefer to listen without taking notes **
 * ** Prefer group discussion and/or study groups **
 * ** Use of background music helps you to concentrate **
 * ** Prefer quiet study environment **

__** Kinaesthetic Style **__
 * **Copy notes over and over, apparently to make them neat or organised**
 * **Make charts, grids, timelines, diagrams (usually several times)**
 * **Trace key words with finger, marker, hand**
 * **Re-enact situations while studying**
 * **Constructs things while studying (house of cards, blocks, etc.)**
 * **Prefers learning by doing**
 * **Frequently takes things apart, or "tinkers with things" for understanding**
 * **Prefers on-site visits for understanding**

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