Best study tips for visual learners

by Powell

Strengths of Visual Learners

Visual learners have many strengths that will help them succeed in the classroom:

  • Good at spelling and grammar
  • Comprehends charts and graphs quickly
  • Able to convey complex ideas visually
  • Good at sign language and other visual communication
  • Creative; may enjoy art or writing

Visual Learning Strategies

If you’re a visual learner, try these techniques to improve your comprehension, retention, and concentration while studying:

  1. Ask for a demonstration. Visual learners need to see how something is done. Whenever possible, ask your teacher for a visual demonstration. Once you see the concept or principle in action, you’ll have an easier time understanding it and recalling it later.
  2. Request handouts. Before class begins, ask the teacher if there is a handout you can review during the lecture. Handouts will help you keep track of the information being presented in the lecture.
  3. Incorporate white space in your notes. White space is important for visual learners. When too much information is crammed together, it becomes difficult to read. Think of white space as an organizational tool like any other and use it to separate information in your notes.
  4. Draw symbols and pictures. Use symbols like exclamation points (for important information), question marks (for information that’s confusing or that you need to study further) and stars (for information you understand fully). In addition, consider illustrating complex concepts or processes.
  5. Use flashcards. Flashcards can help you remember key terms and vocabulary word
  6. Create graphs and charts. If you are learning information that can be organized as a graph or chart, take the time to make one. No need to be fancy—just scribble it in the margins of your notebook). Seeing information in this structured format will help you remember it.
  7. Make outlines. Outlines are an excellent organizational tool for the visual learner. In an outline, you can structure a large amount of information using headings, subheadings, and bullet points. 

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