Preferred Learning Styles of African American Students

Value oral experiences over writing experiences
Kinesthetic learners
Enjoy discussions and projects
Prefer collaborative work
Enjoy learning about people over learning about other things
Do not like high structure classrooms
Need lots of movement breaks
Give opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge orally
Generally do not do as well with written assessment
People oriented
Structure lessons as a dialogue, not a lecture
Teachers need to be enthusiastic and build a love for learning.
Avoid offensive language and stereotypes