An auditory learner learns best when information is presented auditorally. This means that the more the learner is able to hear the information, the easier it may be for that learner to learn the information. Some of the things an auditory learner might need to use may be: discussion groups, lectures, tape recorder, cooperative learning (where information is discussed within a group), directions discussed by the teacher before an activity is attempted, listening to books read to the group, books on tape, information put to songs, silly sayings that help you remember information (mnemonic devices), and recited poems of information.
An auditory learner may prefer to study using the materials just listed. The learner may prefer to listen to study material on tape. He/she may also wish to set information to music. After singing the song that was created, see how much faster an auditory learner is able to retain the information.
If the auditory learner is presented with an activity that is not highly auditory in nature, change the activity to accommodate the learner's needs. For example, let's say the auditory learner must remember the information presented in a textbook. A textbook is a visual presentation (using sight rather than hearing). An example of changing this activity to an auditory presentation might be, to get someone to make an audio cassette tape of the chapter to be studied. The learner would listen to the tape a number of times. The learner would then be able to study the textbook chapter, which is now an auditory presentation. The learning method in this example, has changed from a purely visual presentation, to an activity requiring auditory input. Label the tape and keep it in an indexed box. This way, the tape may be easily located for future review. Some other ideas might include teaching the learner to subvocalize. This means to whisper quietly under your breath. If a learner must glean information from written material while working in a quiet group, the learner may whisper under his/her breath, thus adding auditory input to a visual activity. When working alone, the learner may wish to read out loud. Teaching the learner to put information to music, poems, or sayings is another auditory method. Sing or repeat study information out loud. Notice how an auditory learner can remember every word to a song, but may have trouble quietly studying a few spelling words from index cards. If the learner sings those spelling words, you will see a difference in the learner's ability to retain the spelling information, with less effort.
Now that you know a little more about your learning style, see if you can match or adapt activities to increase your learning success.
If you intend to purchase a "2LEARN" CONSULTATION , please remember your auditory learning preference when answering questions: #27, 57, 63, 65, 67, and 70. You would answer "b" to these questions.