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Spend a day or two in the company of school children and you’ll soon see that everyone learns differently. Some people learn best by reading and writing, some by listening and others by doing. Some children can pick things up just by using textbooks, while others need a range of visual aids to help them understand and remember facts, formulas and ideas. In order to ensure that all students get the help and support they need to succeed in the classroom, we need to understand these different styles of learning and what they really mean for everyday teaching. As more people become familiar with different learning styles, more schools and universities will provide the resources students need to excel and achieve their potential. Styles of learning Styles of learning can be broken down in a number of ways, but most commonly they can be divided into five categories: visual, logical, verbal, oral and physical. As these groups aren’t fixed, there will be some crossovers and some students will find that they can learn well in a few different ways. However most people will be able to easily identify the group they fit into, helping them to learn more efficiently and target resources that aid them in the classroom. One of the most common styles of learning is visual. Using images, graphs, photographs and spatial understanding to clarify ideas and ensure that they grab onto that grey-matter. Visual learners use their eyes and their imagination to understand new ideas, recall facts and get their heads around complex theories. Learning aids There are lots of ways that schools, universities and parents can help visual learners to excel in the classroom. Having a range of visual aids on hand for learners to use can help them to grasp ideas more quickly and make it easier for them to remember new information in the long run. Everything from Flipcharts and Whiteboards to visual displays and projections can help to give visual learners the support they need to succeed, all of which can be arranged quickly, easily and cost-effectively by the institution that they attend. Even students that aren’t primarily visual learners can benefit from these aids as a lot of people find it easier to recall images and videos than words and numbers. By providing a range of visual aids in the classroom, institutions can help give all their students a bit of extra support as well as the tools that they need to succeed. Understanding the different ways that students learn is an incredibly important step in improving the way that schools and universities teach and the successes that their students achieve. Give your students the best chance of success - whether you’re a teacher or a parent. To find out more about the range of visual learning aids available, get in touch with Board Warehouse and we’ll help to set you up with everything you need to succeed.