1. Modality Preferences

2. Visual • Visual learners learn through seeing. With their primary perceptual preference being visual, they can typically recall what they have read or observed. • They prefer to look at illustrations, or watch others doing something, rather than listening only. • They are the learners that usually take and make lists. • In addition, they tend to be more productive when their environments are neat.

3. Auditory • Auditory learners prefer to listen. • They are usually able to memorize what they hear and tend to be very attentive when information is presented in this way. • They search for meaning and interpretation in lectures or speeches by listening to tone of voice, pitch, speech, and other special signals. • These learners need to be told what to do rather than having them read directions.

4. Tactile/Kinesthetic • Kinesthetic learners need to write things down. • They like to incorporate their fine motor skills. • They are the learners that like to take notes as they listen, and keep their hands busy. • Kinesthetic learners need to use their bodies in the learning process. They need to do, not just watch or listen, to gain understanding