There are four basic learning styles - auditory, visual, kinesthetic, and written. While everyone has their preferred learning style, most people can learn through other styles. The classroom lecture is ideal for auditory learners; visual learners find PowerPoint presentations beneficial; taking notes is helpful for those who need to write things down; and kinesthetic learners learn through doing. Since there are likely to be students who favor multiple learning styles in any given class, it is important to change up the teaching methods in order to reach all of your students. For example, use lecture with PowerPoint, use hands on teaching whenever possible, and have students help teach each other in small groups.
