Matching Note-Taking Style and Learning Style
As a student
you will be familiar with note taking system. The frequent question asked by
the students is that how can we make good notes. Some students try to copy each and every word
of the instructor. Others write facts only and then try to write other details
on their own. If you want to search the
best of note-taking then you should know about your learning style first.
There are four
major types of learning styles.
1.
Visual Learner
2.
Tactile or kinesthetic
3.
Read or write learner
4.
Auditory learner
Visual leaner
and note-taking
A visual
learner is the one who learns best by using images or through his eyes. These
learners may learn best by a picture, color, diagram or maps. These learners
have good memory recall and organize information by utilizing information.
A great way to
take notes in case of visual learning style is by use of pictures, colors,
diagrams and mind maps to support the notes. These students can use different
color for organizing information.
Mind map is the best strategy in case of
visual learning. Using this method learner can organize information easily.
That map can be in different forms like shapes and colors that will help you to
recall information later on.
You can make a
mind map in the following way.
·
Starting with main idea and write it in the center of the page.
·
Now write the types of main theme
·
Create the sub branches and use key images or words for explain
them
Tip: use different colors to organize notes that can be post-it,
highlighters or color pens. Make sure to list a guide to avoid confusion.
Auditory
Learner and Note-Taking Technique
This type of
learner learns by listening. They can follow the instructions of lecturer
easily and can explain them. They can learn by communicating with others. A
note-taking strategy for an auditory learner can be listening and recalling
information.
If possible, he
should record lecture and listen it again to memorize. He can write lecture at
the spot. He can also read aloud his notes for memorizing. He can record his
voice as well for later use.
Tip: These learners can play classic music while reading the text.
Kinesthetic
learner and note-taking system
These learners
usually learn by movement. They can better understand by applying information. They
are also good in analyzing gestures and body language of persons. They can
repeat actions as well after doing them once.
Engagement or
moving can be the great way for tactile learner to take notes. They may write
on notes card or flash cards. You can also take a small gap to active your
mind. You can make mind active by
·
Squishing a toy while reading
·
Chewing gum or nibbling a snack
·
Walk for a bit
·
Tap your foot
You can also
type your notes on computer if possible. It involves movement. You can focus on
the points and can keep yourself busy.
Tip: while working on flash cards you can assign different actions so
that you can remember what is in the card. You can do sorting of cards in a pile and then separating them in to two; the one which is understood and
the other which needs review.
Read Write
Learner and Note Taking Technique
This type of
learner loves to read and write. They use to write down the notes and then read
them again for understanding. These learners can list the information as well
for their ease.
As these
learners can jot down information, so they can make sentence notes. The method
of such notes is
·
Write the key info in a sentence
·
Organize it in heading
·
Just write the info so that you
can keep up with the lecture
Tip: draw the margins or borders for your notes. These will help you to
review.
Sum Up
In a nut shell
we can say that for making good notes you must know about your learning style
that will help you to make effective notes.
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