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 !!