There are many contrasting learning styles with infinite learning characteristics. The way humans learn varies widely, and learning is a daily constant. By doing everything from reading the newspaper in the morning to watching television programs in the evening, people learn. Learning is always present in human beings; a subconscious and continuous function in daily life. Furthermore, it is adopted into everyday life whether or not individuals are aware that learning is taking place. Sometimes, learning something new is particularly imprinted on individuals; while at other times, learning can occur naturally through everyday activities. Everyone is different in how they acquire skills, knowledge and functions in daily life. There are numerous models of learning styles with multiple methods by which people are able to learn. As Berry and Settle (2011) suggest, “people vary in how they process and retain information” (p. 2). To elaborate, some individuals might have a great interest and passion to learn about a respective topic. Other people may show great apathy towards the same topic, which they may find uninteresting and monotonous. There are, however, some key aspects common among individuals when learning. These basic building blocks are realized through visual, aural or practical procedures in everyday life. When it comes to the visual aspect of learning, those with dominant visual learning styles often prefer the use of pictures, diagrams, and visual aids. They generally require the use of visual aids when a topic is explained in order for the topic to be fully understood. In addition to visual learning, there is also auditory learning. Through this means of understanding, I... halfway down the paper... want to learn. Because everyone is unique in their learning abilities, there are different specific models and approaches to address each individual. By knowing these differences, educators and students are able to get along and be more effective overall, thus achieving performance and learning at a higher level. Works Cited Berry, T., & Settle, A. (2011). Learning style differences. International Journal of Educational Research, 6(1), 1-8.Ediger, M. (2011). Learning Stations in Social Studies. Education, 131(3), 467-470.Honeybourne, J. (2006). Gaining skill in sport: An introduction. Psychology Press.West, C.R., Kahn, J.H., Nauta, M.M. (2007). Learning styles as predictors of self-efficacy and research interest: Implications for graduate research training. Professional Psychology Training and Education, 1(3), 174-183. doi: 10.1037/1931-3918.1.3.174