Interview question: what are the different teaching styles and how can they be utilised to aid pupil progress?

There are four different teaching styles: visual; auditory; kinaesthetic and tactile. In English lessons it is easy to incorporate the visual and auditory styles with aids on the board and reading aloud as a group. It may seem, initially, that it would be challenging to cater to kinaesthetic and tactile learners but it is possible to incorporate these teaching styles into an English lesson. Kinaesthetic refers to movement so these learners enjoy physical tasks. Moving around the room such as when we do drama activities or carousel tasks appeal to this type of learner. Tactile learners respond with their sense of touch and so tasks which involve props and physical aids such as whiteboards and pens suit this type of learner. It is much easier to incorporate the visual and auditory teaching styles in English lessons but it is evident that the kinaesthetic and tactile styles can be used at intervals and will keep learners engaged and stimulated. It is important to note that learners do not have to be taught through their preferred styles all of the time. Studies have shown that a multi-sensory approach is the most beneficial although their preferred style makes them feel more comfortable when attempting something new and challenging.