Hearing What Is Not Said

Aural learners interpret information most effectively when they have the opportunity to listen. They tend to do this at the exclusion of note taking or visualising and this can be interpreted as a lack if interest.

It is not. They would prefer to not have their attention broken as they could miss important things if distracted by having to write or watch a video.

They engage in verbal discussion only to hear themselves and the opinions of others. Many auditory learners read aloud to themselves because it helps them to think things through better.

You may also find them closing their eyes and rocking back in a classroom or meeting to concentrate on what they are hearing.

Some Questions To Guide You

When I am learning I:

• - see patterns in things.
• - read books, articles and handouts.
• - like to talk things through.
• - use examples and applications.

• - Using words well in written communications.
• - Working with designs, maps or charts.
• - Communicating with others through discussion.
• - Applying my knowledge in real situations.

Reading/Writing Learners follow next.