Hege Abrahamsen: The Three Learning Styles

Hege Abrahamsen currently serves as a teacher in Norwalk, Connecticut. A lifelong student and

passionate educational professional, Hege Abrahamsen continually enjoys the many facets of educating young

people.

Everyone responds to a different style of learning. This is why it can be difficult for some students to learn

certain concepts, while for others it may be a breeze. Knowing this, instructors must keep in mind different ways to mix up their teaching techniques in order for

every student to get the most out of their lessons.

Visual learners learn by seeing. Whether this includes charts, diagrams, pictures, or other stimuli, visual

learners take in an image and store that in their minds for future retrieval. Often considered “big picture”

people, individuals who learn in this way grasp information quickly. People who learn well through

reading and writing are also considered visual learners.

Auditory learners love to hear information. Most comfortable in situations such as lectures, group

discussions, or chats, this type of individual processes information by hearing about it, rather than reading

about it.

Kinesthetic learners enjoy learning by doing. Mostly related to practice and experience, such individuals

find stimulation in sensing or being in real situations rather than just reading or hearing about them.