Creative Flexibility - Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic

Introduction

We process information from the outside world through our senses and so this determines how the brain forms associations, produces memories and learns. The three major 'modalities' as they are called are:

  • Visual - seeing
  • Auditory - saying/hearing
  • Kinesthetic - doing

Usually one of these is a dominant mode. This is the mode in which you learn most effectively.

Auditory Mode

Auditory mode thinker :

  • are best with the spoken word, often eloquent and speak at a medium pace
  • remembers spoken instructions well
  • enjoy group discussions
  • can absorb information presented verbally.
  • at their best in face-to-face discussions or on the telephone
  • can easily be distracted by noise or other conversations - ear plugs are often useful

Auditory mode thinker should:

  • practise visualising
  • discuss written instructions and use someone else as a 'sounding board' by trying to explain the material back to them.
  • ask for a verbal explanation when presented with very visual information such as charts,
  • be aware that their written work may be dull
Visual mode

Visual mode thinker :

  • tend to speak quickly but inaccurately.
  • often fail to find the right word because they visualises everything at a faster pace than they can say it
  • are usually good at writing and organising
  • is less likely to get distracted by noisy or busy offices.
  • are likely to easily lose concentration in meetings or seminars
  • need an overall view of a problem before being able to work effectively.
  • can find non written information difficult to digest.

Visual mode thinker should:

  • make sure that they make notes using diagrams, flowcharts and Mindmaps.
  • get written information on a new subject rather than listen to it.
  • concentrate at verbal presentations and convert information into mental pictures to aid memory.
Kinesthetic mode Kinesthetic mode thinker :
  • are very physical
  • enjoy close contact
  • use gestures in their communication
  • tend to stand close to people they are talking to
  • is likely to talk slowly and deliberately
  • learn by doing
  • prefer action rather than words
  • respond well to physical reward.

  • may get lost in either the physical or mental
  • sense when attempting unfamiliar tasks or become unnecessarily involved in a problem.
  • may be poor listeners

Kinesthetic mode thinker should

  • seek practical demonstrations
  • avoid sitting still when studying
  • act out scenarios either physically or mentally beforehand


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