Reading and Writing Learners

Many times teachers wonder why some students learn much and easier than their classmates. One of the reasons is that they have different learning styles. Each learner has her own needs. Being reading and writing learner does not demand that she cannot learn as auditory. It only shows what is easier and more advantageous for them than other techniques. Teachers ought to bearing in mind that some learners have more than one learning style.

Some sources classify learning styles into seven, some into four and some into three. Here, the four learning style is considered.

Reading and Writing Learners

Reading and writing learners and visual learners are sometimes looked at as one learner style because they are all influenced mainly by their sight ability. While visual learners favor charts and diagrams, reading and writing learners favor manuscripts.

Here are some characteristics distinguish them from others:

• Since reading and writing learners prefer reading and writing, they do well easily in schools and colleges.
• They favor information to be presented in form of transcript.
• Throughout lessons or lectures, they take detailed and verbatim notes.
• This habit is also true in reading books; read and take notes.
• Such practice is central to them because it sticks concepts and details in their heads mainly when they write with their own words.
• It is easier for them to recall their own descriptions and definitions.
•  Diagrams and charts may not teach them adequately. They need to insert clarifications and subtitles. Data is put into words.
• They study best by reading these notes and copy them.
• For reinforcing information they have learned, they re-read textbooks and previously taken notes and rewrite their notes.
• They appreciate making lists, reading descriptions and creating PowerPoint presentations.
• During a lesson, they like handouts and slides.
• They like to read by themselves or to others than listening to some reading for them.
• They go ahead and use a dictionary or supplementary sources without hesitation. 
• They like to study alone by themselves and need a quiet atmosphere to work in. Avoiding distractions is a requirement.
• They learn when information is squeezed into smaller chunks and absorptive bits.

Tips for teachers (and similarly parents):

In order to take of reading and writing learners, there are some notable points to be emphasized:

• If they do not read the passage home, give them a chance to read in class.
• Always write what you call attention to.
• Handouts are very helpful for them.
• Consider that they need to take notes.
• They learn best when they re-read and re-write.
• If there is a chart or a diagram, add explanations and details.
• It is normal if they look for details and further information.
• Make lists.
• Break information into small chunks.
• It is normal for them to well individually rather than in groups or pairs.