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