Learning Styles
Being able to determine what type of learner your student is will be beneficial for you, as the tutor and for them as the tutee. During your next tutoring session help your tutee determine what type of learner they are, and begin formulating a plan on how to conduct your tutoring sessions. You'll then be on your way to working your way out of a job in no time ;-).
Auditory (learn by hearing)
These type of learners do better when they hear things or speak things themselves. Encourage them to explain materials out loud as if they are the tutors themselves, and to cite out definitions out loud. Encourage them to use mnemonics to remember concepts. Advise them to form study groups or get a study partner. There are a lot of visual videos and graphics online now, encourage them to seek these resources. To remember, encourage them to write out the appropriate steps or definitions, and then say them out loud until they feel they have remembered them.
Tactile (learn by doing)
These type of learners do better when they involved in the process, and they do the work themselves. During your session, have them to do most of the writing, (theoretically, you don't want to write too much anyways). Encourage them to prove everything they say/think by picking up the book and reading the appropriate information out loud. Advise them to sit in front of the class room so they feel more involved. Tactile learners may learn better by using a computer, so if the chance arrives, encourage them to use a computer. Ask the student to 'teach' you concept on a particular subject. Advise them to spell everything they are trying to remember. Encourage them to take a walk and find a book or meet someone who can talk to them about their subject.
Visual (learn by seeing or writing).
These type of learners do better when they have see words or graphs to facilitate their learning experience. Encourage these type of students to take notes during their session. If possible, use a chalkboard or whiteboard to explain concepts during your tutoring session. Encourage them to use colors and highlights in their text book and/or notes that they have taken. Have them use mnemonics and metaphors to aid them to remember concepts. Encourage them to always try and visualize the scene, formulas, words, charts, graphs, pictures, actions, etc. Encourage them to be as accurate and neat as possible. Advise them to use graph paper if they plan on drawing graphs. Encourage them to use analogies to help them understand concepts.
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Auditory (learn by hearing)
These type of learners do better when they hear things or speak things themselves. Encourage them to explain materials out loud as if they are the tutors themselves, and to cite out definitions out loud. Encourage them to use mnemonics to remember concepts. Advise them to form study groups or get a study partner. There are a lot of visual videos and graphics online now, encourage them to seek these resources. To remember, encourage them to write out the appropriate steps or definitions, and then say them out loud until they feel they have remembered them.
Tactile (learn by doing)
These type of learners do better when they involved in the process, and they do the work themselves. During your session, have them to do most of the writing, (theoretically, you don't want to write too much anyways). Encourage them to prove everything they say/think by picking up the book and reading the appropriate information out loud. Advise them to sit in front of the class room so they feel more involved. Tactile learners may learn better by using a computer, so if the chance arrives, encourage them to use a computer. Ask the student to 'teach' you concept on a particular subject. Advise them to spell everything they are trying to remember. Encourage them to take a walk and find a book or meet someone who can talk to them about their subject.
Visual (learn by seeing or writing).
These type of learners do better when they have see words or graphs to facilitate their learning experience. Encourage these type of students to take notes during their session. If possible, use a chalkboard or whiteboard to explain concepts during your tutoring session. Encourage them to use colors and highlights in their text book and/or notes that they have taken. Have them use mnemonics and metaphors to aid them to remember concepts. Encourage them to always try and visualize the scene, formulas, words, charts, graphs, pictures, actions, etc. Encourage them to be as accurate and neat as possible. Advise them to use graph paper if they plan on drawing graphs. Encourage them to use analogies to help them understand concepts.
Back - Next: Study Skills