The KCR Learner
You are a learner with kinesthetic, communal, and a right-brain-dominant learning style. You work well in hands-on activities like experiments, physical engagement, and working through movement and/or action. As a communal learner, you thrive in group work and social interactions, benefiting from tasks involving teamwork. You excel in creative, intuitive, and big-picture thinking, often finding ways to blend artistic thinking with your tasks.
General Tips
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Use real-world examples and refer to them often in your notes to help you understand abstract ideas.
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Review previous assessments and exams because it can help you get a grasp of what to expect.
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Fidget if you cannot sit still and take frequent breaks to move around, but make sure to refocus after.
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Engage in group discussions and debates so that you are able to get a multidimensional understanding.
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Study with a reliable group of people who are able to keep you accountable for your learning.
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Turn studying into a point or level-based game system with friends to help you find extrinsic motivation.
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Use mind maps and flowcharts with lots of pictures to help you visualize your thought process.
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Listen to instrumental or classical music to help you enjoy the process without distracting lyrics.
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Reflect on the emotions tied to the topics studied to help you get a better understanding of its impact.
Suggested Technique: Feynman Technique
The Feynman Technique is a memorization method that helps to declutter your mind and affirm your understanding of a subject. First, write down everything you know about the topic on a piece of paper and try and break it down into its essential components. Once you have a grasp of the subject, find a friend or family member and teach them everything you know. Have your audience ask you to clarify certain points or ask probing questions. After this interaction you will most likely notice some holes in your knowledge base, so go back and study what you missed. Once you have a firm understanding of the topic, cut away all the excess information and bring it back to basics. Pretend you are teaching the information to a child. Keep repeating this step until you can confidently teach the information back to someone.
The Feynman Technique challenges your understanding of a topic and forces you to form a cohesive grasp of all fronts of the subject. Furthermore, removing the excess details and difficult words requires a deeper understanding of the topic that goes beyond simple memorization. Overall, the Feynman Technique is an effective study method that forces learners to dig a deep well of information that is certain to stick in their minds for a while.
Why Feynman: The Feynman Technique’s emphasis on teaching others is perfect for kinesthetic learners in a group setting. The method’s creative simplification process aligns with right-brain thinking, and the communal aspect fosters interactive learning.