A kinesthetic-tactile learning style requires that you manipulate or touch material to learn. Kinesthetic-tactile techniques are used in combination with visual and/or auditory study techniques, producing multi-sensory learning.
Kinesthetic-Tactile Style
Like to make things with your hands
Remember best when you make things for your studies
Making something for a subject helps you understand better
Prefer making charts or posters for group projects to gathering the information
Remember spelling words better if you write them several times
Study Strategies
Use all the manipulative study strategies you can think of, for example:
Write
Make visuals (concept maps, time lines, charts, graphs
Make models
Use your fingers (e.g. for counting off items you are reviewing)
Prepare/use index cards
Use the movement of your body to increase attention to your study, for example:
Chew Gum
Pace
Tap your foot or pencil
Study in a rocking chair
