Cowley College

Characteristics of the
Visual Learner

Learns best when information is presented visually and in a picture or design format
In a classroom setting, benefits from instructors who use visual aids such as film, video, maps, and charts
Benefits from information obtained from the pictures and diagrams in textbooks
Tends to like to work in a quiet room and may not like to work in study groups
When trying to remember something, can often visualize a picture of it in his/her mind
May have an artistic side that enjoys activities having to do with visual art and design
May not remember verbal directions
Often asks to have questions or instructions repeated
Frequently appears to daydream during class or lecture
May have a limited vocabulary
Often has poor articulation
May watch the teacher's lips closely
May become distracted or start a conversation with another student if the teacher's back is turned while explaining things at the blackboard
Watches others when directions are given and then follows their lead
Often dislikes music class and prefers art class
Usually says "huh" a lot
Prefers to do demonstrations rather than to tell, explain, or report on a subject
May get lost in rote memorization drills in class
Often answers with one word answers or incomplete sentences
May misunderstand instruction and other material presented verbally
Often dislikes speaking in front of groups

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