Trying to teach to every student’s learning style can be difficult, and accommodating all preferences and styles can be a challenge for all teachers. But when it comes to students’ learning styles, identifying and accommodating them in the classroom can significantly improve their information retention and learning outcomes.

There are many different models of learning styles, but in their simplest terms these styles can be divided into the following three:

1. Visual learners: Students who fall into the category of “visual learners” often learn best through visual aids, such as diagrams, pictures, and videos. They may have a good sense of spatial awareness and prefer to learn by seeing things in action. Visual learners often have extensive imaginations and a strong recall for words that are presented in a visual format.
   
   
2. Auditory learners: These students learn best through the form of hearing and listening to their teachers and therapists. Auditory learners can often also have a good sense of rhythm and musicality, and may prefer to learn through lectures, discussions, and spoken instructions. They tend to be the first students to stop paying attention or concentration, so they can be more challenging to keep engaged within a lesson period.
   
   
3. Kinesthetic learners: These students learn best through physical movement and hands-on activities. Being a kinesthetic learner means they may have a good sense of body awareness and enjoy activities such as role-playing, building, and experimenting. With these students, being able to “do” things instead of “learn” things is important, so allow them space to engage with their lessons and you will find they take and retain information better.

It’s important to note that many students, especially students with additional learning and accessibility needs, have a combination of these learning styles. Because of this, different subjects or tasks may require different approaches to learning. School teachers and therapists can help accommodate different learning styles by using a variety of teaching methods and materials, and by encouraging their students to experiment with different ways of learning.

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