CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
TACTILE/KINESTHETIC LEARNER
- Learns
best when physically engaged in a "hands on" activity
- In
the classroom, benefits from a lab setting where he/she can manipulate
materials to learn new information
- Learns
best when he/she can be physically active in the learning environment
- Benefits
from instructors who encourage in-class demonstrations, "hands
on" student learning experiences, and fieldwork outside the classroom
- Bears
down extremely hard with pencil or pen when writing
- Often
enjoys working with tools
- Remembers
best by writing things down several times
- Often
plays with coins or keys in pockets
- May
chew gum, smoke, or snack during studies
- Learns
spelling by "finger spelling" the words
- Often
is good at working and solving jigsaw puzzles and mazes
- Often
doesn't like to read directions, would rather just do it
- Learns
best when shown how to do something and then have the opportunity to do it
- Often
prefers not to study at a desk
- Thinks
better when given freedom to move around
- While
trying to think of a specific word, uses hands a lot and calls something a
"what-cha-ma-call-it" or a "thing-a-ma-jig"
- Often
needs frequent breaks during studying
- Usually
not skilled in giving verbal explanations or directions
