Question

Discuss strategies to improve learning styles for a kinesthetic learner; comment on brain structures and cranial nerves involved.

Answer 1

Ans : improving kinesthetic learner :

  Kinesthetic learners should use study techniques that take advantage of their very hands-on brain.

1.Use flash cards

Flash cards make kinesthetic learners turn simple recall into a game. This makes them perfect for kinesthetic learners.

Simply write a question or topic suggestion on one side of a card, and the answer or a list of details they should remember on the other side.

The beauty of flash cards is that you can use them by yourself or with others. This easily allows you to take an active part in your teen’s study while making it more fun for them.

2. Study in short blocks

Kinesthetic learners tend to have a relatively short attention span when they’re studying. But this doesn’t mean they shouldn’t be doing just as much study as everyone else.

They should break their study up into shorter periods, but also take shorter breaks.

Forcing a kinesthetic learner to study for an hour at a time can be counter-productive. Regular 5 minute breaks can often be all they need to help them study far more.

3. Use plenty of examples when writing study notes

Many main points and concepts can be demonstrated with examples. Kinesthetic learners tend to make better associations with the examples than just the plain facts.

For example, most science concepts can be backed up with specific examples. E.g. instead of just remembering the formula, F = m × a, you can think of a cellphone being dropped from a second story balcony, and how force, mass, and acceleration are related. (The more personal or relatable to their everyday life the better)

Many of the arts subjects include many examples and case studies. Try and get your teen to think of these ‘situations’, not just the plain facts.

4.Study with other people

Kinesthetic learners enjoy discussion. Talking about what they’ve learnt is often a great way to consolidate what they’ve learnt.

This tip is suggested with caution however! ‘Study groups’ may not always be productive…

As a parent, you could try and have a discussion with your teen about what they’ve learnt. Combining this with flash cards is a perfect way for parents to contribute to their teen’s study.

5.Do something while you study

Tap a pencil, squeeze a stress ball, or do something to occupy the want to do something with their hands without becoming a distraction.

Just make sure that this doesn’t become a distraction itself!

6.A note about music while studying

Kinesthetic learners tend to be less distracted by music while studying than other people, although this is a personal debate.

I personally don’t study very well without listening to loud rock music. But I know that as soon as I get a little bit distracted, off it goes!

Your teen should know what feels right for them, so let them have a play around and figure out what conditions they need to study best.