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| General Facts |
- The auditory learner MUST HEAR things for them to have the best chance of learning.
- Only 30% of the general school-age population is auditory.
- Generally, the auditory learner will remember 75% of what they hear in a lecture.
- Using the auditory modality is the most difficult way to learn new material.
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| Learning Strengths of the Auditory Learner |
- Remembers what they hear and say.
- Enjoys classroom and small-group discussion.
- Can remember oral instructions well.
- Understands information best when they HEAR it.
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| Learning Strategies for the Auditory Learner |
- Study with a friend so you can talk about the information and HEAR it, too.
- Recite out loud the information you want to remember several times.
- Ask your teacher if you can submit some work (if appropriate) as an oral presentation, or on audio tape.
- Make your own tapes of important points you want to remember and listen to it repeatedly. This is especially useful for learning material for tests.
- When reading, skim through and look at the pictures, chapter titles, and other clues and say out loud what you think this book could be about.
- Make flashcards for various material you want to learn and use them repeatedly, reading them out loud. Use different colours to aid your memory.
- Set a goal for your assignments and verbalise them. Say your goals out loud each time you begin work on that particular assignment.
- Read out loud when possible. You need to HEAR the words as you read them to understand them well.
- When doing maths calculations, use grid paper to help you set your sums out correctly and in their correct columns.
- Use different colours and pictures in your notes, exercise books, etc. This will help you remember them.
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| Teaching Strategies for the Auditory Learner |
- Re-phrase points, questions. Vary speed, volume, pitch, as appropriate, to help create interesting aural textures.
- Write down key points or key words to help avoid confusion due to pronunciation.
- During lessons, ensure auditory learners are in a position to hear well.
- Incorporate multimedia applications utilizing sounds, music, or speech (use tape recorders, computer sound cards/recording applications, musical instruments, etc.).
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| Major Traits of the Auditory Learner |
- Remembers what they say and what others say very well.
- Remembers best through verbal repetition and by saying things aloud.
- Prefers to discuss ideas they do not immediately understand.
- Remembers verbal instructions well.
- Enjoys the opportunities to present dramatically, including the use of music.
- Finds it difficult to work quietly for long periods of time.
- Easily distracted by noise, but also easily distracted by silence.
- Verbally expresses interest and enthusiasm.
- Enjoys class and group discussions.
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| Activity Suggestions for the Auditory Learner |
- Oral report or presentation
- Musical performance
- Teach the class or a group
- Puppet show
- Panel discussion
- TV/radio show
- Debate
- Verbal games
- Tape recordings
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- Show and tell/current events
- Songs
- Peer tutoring
- Raps
- Oral presentations
- Poems
- Demonstrations
- Oral recitation
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