The Village Tutors
  • Home
  • Services
    • Reading Challenges + Dyslexia
    • Math + Science/Content Areas
    • Executive Function Skills Building + Homework Support
    • Learning Differences
    • Close Reading + Analytical Writing
    • Test Prep
    • College Consulting
    • College Support
    • Learning Alternatives
    • At-Home + Remote Learning Support
    • Young Learners
  • About
    • Testimonials
    • What to Expect
    • Resources
  • Blog
  • Contact

Audio Learning: Your Assumptions May be Wrong

3/11/2021

 
Picture


Podcasts and audiobook apps like Audible are now a normal part of our contemporary culture. We’ve heard excitement from parents when their student discovers a new podcast that gets them interested in learning something new. And, we’ve also heard disapproval from parents when their student begins to listen to books instead of traditionally reading it.
 
The truth is: it’s a common misconception that audio learning is a “lazy” or ineffective method of learning. What’s actually true is that audio learning can be a very effective tool – depending on the individual.
 

​
There are several different learning styles and it’s common for individuals to excel with one particular style. The four learning styles, often called VARK Modalities, include:
1) Visual (V)
2) Auditory (A)
3) Read/Write (R)
4) Kinesthetic (K)
 
It’s estimated that nearly 30% of the population are considered “auditory learners”—meaning they learn more efficiently through speaking and listening. 
 
Common characteristics of an auditory learner may include:
  • Ability to easily recall spoken information
  • Strong listening and speaking skills
  • Captivating storyteller
  • Easily distracted by background noise
  • Exhibits ease and confidence when explaining ideas verbally
  • Increased ability to multi-task
 
As an added bonus, auditory learners benefit from a higher likelihood of information retention compared to individuals with other learning styles.
 
We encourage every student (and their support network of parents, teachers, and tutors) to get to know their unique learning style and to embrace it with every opportunity possible!
 
​

PRO TIPS:
1) A subscription service such as Learning Ally is an outstanding resource for struggling readers.
2) Your local library is a great place to find audiobooks at no cost. 


Comments are closed.

    Archives

    March 2023
    February 2023
    January 2023
    December 2022
    November 2022
    October 2022
    September 2022
    August 2022
    July 2022
    June 2022
    May 2022
    April 2022
    March 2022
    February 2022
    January 2022
    December 2021
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    July 2021
    June 2021
    May 2021
    April 2021
    March 2021
    February 2021
    January 2021
    December 2020
    November 2020
    October 2020
    August 2020

CAREERS
SERVICES
ABOUT
CONTACT

    Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Submit
Picture
Website by RyTech, LLC
  • Home
  • Services
    • Reading Challenges + Dyslexia
    • Math + Science/Content Areas
    • Executive Function Skills Building + Homework Support
    • Learning Differences
    • Close Reading + Analytical Writing
    • Test Prep
    • College Consulting
    • College Support
    • Learning Alternatives
    • At-Home + Remote Learning Support
    • Young Learners
  • About
    • Testimonials
    • What to Expect
    • Resources
  • Blog
  • Contact