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Learn about
U !
Do you know what
kind of learner you are?
There are different ways that people can
learn.
Do you learn faster when you can actually do something?
Walk Talk
Sing!
Laugh
Do you learnbetter when you see something?
Watch a
movie
See a play
See a demonstration
We call theseLearning styles.
Learning styles are ways that may make learning easier for you.
There are seven main learning types.
•Verbal•Logical•Visual•Musical
•Kinesthetic• Intrapersonal• Interpersonal
Verbal“Word Player”
You learn best when listening to verbal presentations, reading, writing and
discussing with others.
VerbalIf you learn this way, you are skilled at…
• Communicating• Creating stories• Debating• Foreign languages• Word games
• Reading• Remembering facts • Spelling• Telling jokes• Writing
Common Misbehaviors• Writing notes in class• Reading at inappropriate times• Talking out in class• Class clown remarks – always having a
comment for everything
Ways to Develop this Intelligence
• Write notes and letters
• Retell jokes and stories
• Learn a new word or fact every day
• Try your best on writing assignments
• Speak up in class• Try debate• Read a lot of what you
like to read
VerbalPeople who learn this way might enjoy these jobs…
• Attorney
• Comedian
• Speaker
• journalist
• Author• Publisher• Sales person• poet
Logical“Questioner”You learn best through
problem solving, analysis, asking questions, and
experimenting.
LogicalThese people are skilled at…
• Predicting• Estimating• Experimenting• Reasoning
• Finding patterns• Organizing• Outlining• Sequencing• Questioning
Common Misbehaviors
• Working on math or building things during other lessons
• Being overly concerned about schedules, orders, and rules
• Being overly concerned with trivial details
Ways to Develop this Intelligence• Practice math facts• Follow sequences in projects• Use graphic organizers• Use a day planner• Solve number problems and puzzles• Show how you got your answers• Work your hardest on math and science
assignments
LogicalPeople who learn this way might enjoy these jobs…
• Accountant
• Computer
programmer
• Mystery writer
• Engineer
• Judge•Mathematician•Scientist
•Philosopher• Inventor
Visual “Visualizer”
You learn best by using charts, graphs, models, drawings, photographs,
computer animation, films and videos.
VisualThese people are skilled at…
• Visualizing• Reading maps• Remembering details• Seeing other points
of view
• Solving problems• Graphic organizers• Decorating• Navigating• Art
Common Misbehaviors
• Doodling on papers• Drawing whenever you have a
spare moment• Daydreaming
Ways to Develop this Intelligence• Use your imagination more often• Draw, paint, and sculpt• Use mind mapping skills• Practice reading maps, charts, and graphs• Play chess• Build models, make crafts, do puzzles• Do mazes
VisualPeople who learn this way might enjoy these jobs…
• Architect
• Chess master
• Decorator
• Explorer
• Marksperson
•Navigator•Painter•Photographer•Sculptor
•Doctor
Musical“Music Lover”
You learn best through songs, rap, chants, and with music in the
background.
MusicalThese people are skilled at…
• Composing music• Learning through lyrics• Playing instruments• Reading music
• Understanding music• Rhythm• Recognizing music• Singing• Appreciating music
Common Misbehaviors• Tapping your pencil, fingers,
or feet• Humming• Whistling• Singing
Ways to Develop this Intelligence
• Create songs or jingles• Change song lyrics to fit what you are
studying• Practice an instrument• Listen to music you don’t usually listen
to• Sing• Clap rhythms
MusicalPeople who learn this way might enjoy these jobs…
• Composer
• Conductor
• Instrumentalist
• Instrument maker• Improvisers•Singers•Song writers
Kinesthetic“Mover”
You learn best through movement and hands-on activities.
KinestheticThese people are skilled at…
• Acting• Athletics• Dancing• Mimicking
people
• Choreographing• Fine motor skills• Gross motor skills• Endurance• Strength
Common Misbehaviors
• Fidgeting• Wandering around the room• Unable to sit still• Talk excessively with your hands• Be too “physical” with others – pushing,
fighting, shoving
KinestheticPeople who learn this way might enjoy these jobs…
• Athletes
• Actors
• Dancer
• Surgeon
• Typist
•Choreographers•Fitness enthusiast• Juggler•Magician
Interpersonal“Socializer”
These people learn best by interacting with other people.
InterpersonalThese people are skilled at…
• Teaching others• Communicating• Sympathizing• Leading groups• Sensitivity to others
• Making friends• Resolving conflicts• Seeing other points
of view• Understanding
others
Common Misbehaviors
• Passing notes in class• Talking too much• Not being friends with
people not in your group
Ways to Develop this Intelligence
• Become a peer tutor• Try hard to work with your group and do
your share of the work• Say positive things to others• Walk in someone else’s shoes• Follow through on your responsibilities• Be sensitive towards others
InterpersonalPeople who learn this way might enjoy these jobs…
• Anthropologist
• Doctor
• Educator
• Humanitarian
• Talk show host
•Nurse•Politician•Therapist•Social reformer•Sociologist
Intrapersonal“Individual”
These people learn best through introspection, reflection and individual
think time.
IntrapersonalThese people are skilled at…
• Clarifying values• Controlling impulses• Developing opinions• Motivation• Setting goals
• Thinking • Intuitions• Managing emotions• Knowing strengths • Knowing weaknesses
Common Misbehaviors
• Having conflict with others• Having trouble working in a group• Not fitting in with other groups
Ways to Develop this Intelligence
• Keep a journal of your thoughts and feelings
• Make goals and work towards them• Ask “How does this apply to me” as you
learn• Ask yourself, “What did I learn today” or
“How did I learn this?”
IntrapersonalPeople who learn this way might enjoy these jobs…
• Philosopher
• Poet
• Political leader
• psychologist
•Psychiatrist•Religious figure•Theologian•visionary
You may have more than one of
these learning types.
Learning about your own learning styles can make
school easier and more fun.
Good luck !!