Kinesthetic Learning Experience

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I am a kinesthetic learner. I learn with my body, by touching, by doing, or moving. I became acquainted with my learning style during the first semester of my undergraduate degree. I struggled in my astronomy class. I realized I was in for trouble the first day of class. My professor walked in. He sat down and proceeded with his lecture. Just a lecture. No PowerPoints. No charts. No Questions and Answers. No graphs. No graphics. No demonstrations. Nothing. As such, we continued through the entire semester. I was not learning. After the first exam, I needed help. So, I went to the university tutoring service on the first floor of my freshman dorm. After a lengthy chat, they made some recommendations to change my study habits. They told me I

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