Learns effectively through touch, movement and space, and learn skills by imitation and practice. They are likely to enjoy sports and exercise, and other physical activities. They like to think out issues, ideas, and problems while exercising. If something is bothering them, they would much rather go for a run or a walk, rather than sit at home. They tend to be more sensitive to the physical world around them. They like to get their hands dirty; making models or working jigsaw puzzles. Many times, they will use larger hand gestures and body language to communicate. When learning a new skill or topic, they would prefer to get busy and play with the physical parts; they would prefer to take something apart and put it back together rather tan read a manual or how it works.
Sitting in class, listening to someone lecture is unbearable. In these circumstances, they will usually fidget/can’t sit still for very long without wanting to get up and move around. They tend to copy notes over and over to make them neat and organized; they make use of white out or start a new page after several mistakes; and they doodle while studying.
Techniques/Strategies for Physical Learners
- Prefers to take notes during class to aid in concentration
- Move about when studying; alternates sitting still and moving during homework/studying; move hands and feet for rhythm emphasis
- Simultaneous talking-walking, talking-exercising-study, or walking-reading-study
- Make use of touch, action, movement, and hands-on work; make charts, grids, timelines, diagrams
- Make use of flashcards; even making them is an action
- Use breathing and relaxation to focus your state while you learn and perform
- Re-enact situations while studying
- Use role-play, along or with a partner, to practice skills and behaviors
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