Multimodal Learning

Everyone learns in their own unique way; whether it is visual, aural, kinesthetic, or read/write applies to each individual person. Sometimes though they get crossed over and multiple preferences can apply to one person. That event would be called multimodal learning. In specific my learning preference is multimodal with a proclivity for aural and read/write. For this scenario much of my learning can be accrued from many sources, but I happen to work best with activities that have the presenter or lecturer talking and that allow note taking. While learning is unique to everyone, some people can learn in a broader sense than others. My case being that I prefer combining different ways to process information. Applying a learning preference to further my goal of graduating into the medical field is very beneficial, not only to my study habits, but my grades as well. As mentioned before, using YouTube or other free streaming services are very beneficial to those who are aurally inclined. Rewriting notes, making flashcards, or just reviewing by writing out a recorded lecture can help a read/write inclined individual immensely. By having a …show more content…
Though with a focus on aural and read/write I learn best in a class room or lecture hall setting. Not only at home, but if I were to be hired in my respective field I could take notes during my shadowing or while at work to help further my understanding on the topic of study. It can even apply to hobbies one might keep, for example; I am an aquarist with a knack for live planted tanks. I often find that sitting down observing their behavior while looking for abnormalities help me figure out what might be wrong with the tank, if they might be sick, or bullied by other fish in the tank. Many of these apply to the different specific learning preferences but piece together as one whole when it comes to multimodal