I teach cosmetology, so many of my students are kiesthetic learners. They enjoy the hands on approach. I try to use the other learning styles when I teach to help them understand the theory behind what the action is that they are performing.
Hi Erwin, Thanks for your post to the forum. Studies have shown that the "See and then Do" approach does aid in retention. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career and Happy New Year!
Susan Polick
I think these learners and their method of learning is the most transferable of all the teaching styles. I use this quite a bit and while it breeds some frustration early on, students seem more at ease and perform better in the later exams because they have gone through the trial and error of the kinesthetic approach. A lecture also becomes that much more effective in my opinion. What do you think?
Hi Daniel, Thanks for your post to the forum. Good suggestions for kinesthetic students! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Kinesthetic is described as a learning style in which learning take place by the student carrying out a physical activity, rather than listenint to a lecture or watching a demonstration. Students who prefer this type of learning are also known as "do-ers". I'd have to say hands-on approach, visual aide approach, set up scenarios.
Hi, Jean:
I completely agree with you. I have experienced exacly the same way in the class-room with phlebotomy students. Some students feel very shy or nervous and when they see other students are doing and then they gain confidence. So it's a type of psychotherapy that works best for this type of students.
Hi Geoff, Thanks for sharing a good example of adapting to the kinesthetic style. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
kinesthetic learners can pose a problem with academic matter, that is, how can you get physical
with theories, etc.? Well, there's modeling with either materials or diagrams of theoretical concepts. It's done in good high schools, you know.
Hi Gregrey, Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, reinforcing the lectures with the lab materials is a great strategy for kinesthetic learners! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
With this type of learner I like the use of training aids during lecture and spending more time with the students that have this type of learning in the lab. It can really get the information to them so they do not forget it.
Utilize equipment, tools and such very early in the course so they can make the connection between content and application.
Hi Julie, Thanks for your post to the forum. I think that is an excellent teaching strategy! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Hi Grant, I have some same challenge with my course "Critical Thinking". Happy hunting! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Bringing object that they are working on in their lab course into lecture really helps the student disect the information. They also have something to touch while I speak about the object. This not only gives the kinesthetic learners opportunity to excel, it also works for visual and audio. I find it a nice way to change things up in lecture.
In science I had a lot of hands-on activities. However in math the manipulatives are very limited. I have used Fraction-Licorice, fraction magnets but adult-learners look for more. My search continues.
Hi Daryl, Thanks for your post to the forum. That is an good example of adapting delivery to the kinesthetic style. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Hi Ana-Maria, Do you mean that students with other preferred styles are not admitted to the program?
Susan Polick
While discussing a power point on a particular mechanical assembly, pass around a few of the parts that will be included in the reassembly process in their lab work.
It's a requirement for the students that chose to go into the Ultrasound field to be Kinesthetic/Tactile learners. At the same time, like you said Tammie, the knowledge has to be there prior to applying in the lab.
I teach culinary education, so we use alot of hands on skills for our students. Practicing knife cuts is one example of our students repeating the same task over and over. Ther build confidence, muscle memory and really begin to understand the concepts of the class.
