Kinesthetic Learning in the Classroom

Introduction A great deal of information exists regarding the different means by which students learn new concepts. Although visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning are the most commonly listed learning styles, little attention has been given to kinesthetic learning. This is especially true in lecture-based courses at the college level where the format favors verbal and visual learners. Here we make a tentative argument for the value of including kinesthetic learning activities in lecture-based classes as a vehicle for teaching concepts.