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Teaching methods for kinesthetic learners

Staff Development Weekly: Insight on Evidence-Based Practice in Education, March 29, 2007

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They are the people who can't sit still: kinesthetic learners learn by physical activities and direct hands-on involvement. These are the people who learn best by doing.

Kinesthetic learners need activity and find it hard to sit still for long periods of time. They need frequent breaks. These learners speak with their hands and display emotions through body language. They may remember what activities were performed, but have trouble remembering what they saw or what was said. Here are some suggestions for working with kinesthetic learners:

• Provide opportunities for skill demonstrations and return demonstrations.
• When directions are given, use demonstration whenever possible. This can be done in-person or on videos.
• Provide opportunities for these learners to get up and move around.

Editor's note: The above excerpt is from the online course "Nursing CE Series: Successful Strategies for Training Your Nursing Staff." For more information on this and other courses in our library, go to http://www.hcprofessor.com.

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