• 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.
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.).
| 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 |
Show and tell/current events |
| Songs |
Peer tutoring |
| Raps |
Oral presentations |
| Poems |
Demonstrations |
| Oral recitation |
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Auditory Learner Traits
• 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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