People learn in different ways. Some of your students might learn best by listening, others by writing, and others by doing things. There are three basic learning styles which you will find in your classroom: Visual - Visual learners observe the teacher, her body language and expressions to help them understand what is being taught. These types of learners are very comfortable with charts, graphs, written material, movies, videos, and handouts. They often like to sit close to the instructor and frequently take notes to help them learn and remember. Auditory - Auditory learners use their sense of hearing to process information. They excel at discussions, talking through an idea, listening to a lecture, presentation, or at debate. They are very attuned to nuances of sound such as pitch, tone of voice, manner of speech or talking, etc. They often like to read text aloud while viewing it and may process text best when it is heard as well as seen. Tactile/Kinesthetic - Tactile/Kinesthetic learners like to move around while learning. They enjoy hands-on activities and are comfortable with exploration and discovery, particularly when they can touch and feel items of inquiry. Their active nature may cause them to feel distracted or bored with learning experiences that are primarily auditory or visual. There is also a theory of Multiple Intelligences, developed by Howard Gardner, that extends the concept of learning styles. In this theory, an individual might have several styles, which have different degrees of strength for each person. One might be more dominant than others, or a given person might have strengths in two or three areas.