Information retention

When teaching, people tend to explain a lot.

Here are some facts:

People retain 20% of what they hear.

People retain 50% of what they see and read.

People retain 90% of what they say and do.

Visual learners (source: Canada gymnastics)Often more successful when you

demonstrate an exercise rather than explain it.

Notice details.

Rarely talk in class.

Can only use a few words when responding to questions.

Auditory learners (source: Gymnastics

Canada) Easily understand verbal instructions.

Remember words or ideas rather well.

Love music and rhythmic activities.

Will store exercises by associating them with music.

Often speak easily and are rarely quiet.

Often have a poor perception of time and space.

Kinesthetic learners (source: Gymnastics

Canada) Learn best by performing exercises and exploring movement

Often move a lot and are often considered hyperactive

Seem to need to touch everything

Usually have good coordination

 Use objects as learning tools, especially those that can be handled easily