Presenting to Different Types of Learners

Whenever you are going to present to a group, you must consider who makes up the group and how best you can reach them. Sometimes you will present to a diverse group with different backgrounds and learning styles. When you present to a diverse group you must try to consider all learning styles. However, if you are presenting to a more homogeneous group of learners you may choose to present emphasizing one strategy over the others. The topic of your presentation may also lend itself to one style over others. Your main objective is to involve the audience and to teach them about your subject.

Types of Learners:

VISUAL LEARNERS

Visual learners learn primarily through the written word.
They tend to be readers who diligently take down every word.

AUDITORYÊLEARNERS

Auditory learners learn primarily through listening.
They focus their ears and attention on your words, listening carefully to everything you say.
They like to talk rather than write and relish the opportunity to discuss what they've heard.

KINESTHETICÊLEARNERS

Kinesthetic learners learn better by doing.
This group learns best when they can practice what theyÕre learning.
They want to have their hands on the keyboard, the hammer, or the test tube because they think in terms of physical action

How to Present to Different Types:

VISUAL LEARNERS	AUDITORY LEARNERS	KINESTHETIC LEARNERS
WRITE IT	SAY IT	DEMONSTRATE IT
provide written materials and exercises	State the information	Demonstrate how a principle works
Write key words on board or flip chart	Ask audience to describe specific info	Ask them to practice the technique
Ask them to write a response	Provide discussion periods	Encourage underlining and highlighting key words
Use visuals or graphics	Encourage questions	Provide real-life simulations
Ask them to be recorder in a group	Foster small group participation	Offer hands-on activities
Involve them through visual/spatial sense	Utilize audiovisuals and audio cassettes	Involve them physically

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