Auditory Learning

An Auditory Learner
Learns Best By:

	Talking aloud
	Listening to a lecture
	Discussing in small or large groups
	Hearing music without words as a background in the learning environment

THE AUDITORY LEARNER WILL NEED TO HEAR ALL MATERIAL CLEARLY.

The student should position themselves in the classroom or lecture hall so that he/she can hear lectures and review them frequently.
Tape class lecture notes.
The student should summarize what he/she has read on tape.
Verbally review spelling words and lectures with another person - practice verbal repetition.
Read aloud or re-auditorize written material (restate in your own words).
Use audio tapes to reinforce textbook material and explain concepts.
Form study groups to discuss written material or prepare for upcoming quizzes, mid-terms, or finals.
Repeat verbal instructions and write them down.
Use a tape recorder for written tests or have them read orally.
Use a finger or a pointer to avoid skipping words or whole lines.
Choose interviews, oral report and tests if given the choice as a class assignment.

AUDITORY LEARNER STRATEGIES

MATHEMATICS

	Carefully analyze math errors as they may show consistent patterns, i.e. inattention to signs, confusion of similar numbers, etc.
	Use flash cards that state the problem on one side and the answer on the other side. Read both sides aloud, then close your eyes and recite both problem and answer several times aloud. After completing several cards, turn them over to the problem sides and see if you can solve the problems.
	Explain orally the way a problem is solved.
	Read word problems orally and then plan strategies to reach solutions.
	Use tapes to reinforce textbook material and explain concepts.
	Follow this sequence when solving a problem:

Look at the problem.

Repeat it out loud.

Close your eyes and repeat it again.

Write the answer.

If the answer is incorrect, repeat the answer orally.

READING/LITERATURE

Whenever possible, use your finger or a bookmark to avoid skipping lines or words.

Read orally so your voice will reinforce what you read. To memorize specific facts repeat this process.

Discuss written material in a study group or with another student.

Use word association to remember material.

WRITING/SPELLING

Make a tape of the words you want to learn to spell - spell out each word orally and listen to the tape until you know the correct spelling.

When you need to write a paper or essay, brainstorm your ideas orally on a tape. Listen to the tape and use it as an outline or rough draft of your paper.

Verbalize your sentences before and after writing them.

SOCIAL STUDIES

Tape lectures and get involved in class discussions.

Read written material orally.

When learning a list of facts, use rhymes, tapping, or acronyms as mnemonic devices.

Repeat instructions for an assignment, and ask your instructor if the information is correct.

Find out if a video is available at the Circulation Counter Area located in the Learning Resource Center, which covers the topic(s) you are studying.

FACTS ABOUT THE AUDITORY LEARNER

Is A Natural At

Speaking extemporaneously, on his/her feet

Noticing sounds in environment

Remembering names of people he/she meets (forgets faces)

Working with words and languages

Tuning into small shifts in voice intonation

Studying/Reading Characteristics

Reads dialogues and plays

Subvocalizes internally and/or externally for comprehension when reading/studying

Stops while reading to talk to self or others about what is being read

Good at phonetically sounding out new words

Difficulties in School

Reading quickly; reads more slowly than a visual learner

Reading silently for prolonged periods of time

Reading directions; unaware of illustrations

Taking time tests that must be read and written

Living with enforced silence in class when instructor is lecturing - can't wait to talk

Being distracted by sounds

Seeing significant detail

Refraining from expressing emotions verbally