Visual Learner by Mayalen

Visual Learner by Mayalen - January 2015 Scholarship Essay

There are three ways of learning: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. I am a visual learner because I learn better when I see something drawn out in front of me. The best advice that I would give to a teacher to help better my learning would be to use visuals in the lessons.

Visuals help me learn better because they allow for my brain to process the material better. For example, if my teacher is explaining the structure of a specific essay, a diagram would help me remember. Therefore, when I write that type of essay I will remember the diagram that goes with it. Also in math, writing out problems on the broad is very helpful as opposed to just saying the steps. I am then able to write the steps on my notebook and reference my notes for my homework or when I study for a test. There are also times when just knowing which side of the board that the teacher wrote on will be helpful because then I am able to remember at times what the lesson was about that day.

Teachers that direct their teaching style towards visual learners will allow students, like me to remember the material. My advice is to follow the learning style of students. In my case, visual is the best way of learning.