Learning Styles

I have always been a hands on person. In order for me to understand what is being taught to me, I need to physically see or touch whatever it is I am working with. It is very hard for me to understand a particular topic if I am being talked at, or am not given any form of visual cue or example as to what is being shared. I have always been very good at taking things apart and putting them back together and I feel as though I  have always been a kinesthetic leaner / activist.  There are a number of advantages and disadvantages to my learning style. Once I have been visually or physically introduced to the subject matter, I usually have a very good grasp as to what is being taught. Rarely will I need to review something multiple times in order to obtain a good grasp on the material. I also feel as though I am better able to dissect more complicated problems, and can develop solutions that are simple and efficient. One of the big disadvantages of being a hands on learner is the inability to learn when there are no visual examples or opportunities for experimentation. There will be many situations where I will need to be able to solve a problem or learn a new concept, and I will not have the ability to see or work with an example before I attempt to understand what is being shown to me. Overall, I do not reflect on the disadvantages my learning style places on me. I have always preferred this style and I do not think it is possible to change it. It's something you are most likely born or brought up with, like being right or left handed. It is something that is natural that places strengths in me that others do not have.