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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. Laugh. Sing!. Do you learn better when you see something?. Watch a movie . See a play.
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Do you learn faster when you can actually do something? Walk Talk Laugh Sing!
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.
Verbal If you learn this way, you are skilled at… • Reading • Remembering facts • Spelling • Telling jokes • Writing • Communicating • Creating stories • Debating • Foreign languages • Word games
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 • Try your best on writing assignments • Speak up in class • Try debate • Read a lot of what you like to read • Write notes and letters • Retell jokes and stories • Learn a new word or fact every day
Verbal People 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.
Logical These people are skilled at… • Finding patterns • Organizing • Outlining • Sequencing • Questioning • Predicting • Estimating • Experimenting • Reasoning
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
Logical People 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.
Visual These people are skilled at… • Solving problems • Graphic organizers • Decorating • Navigating • Art • Visualizing • Reading maps • Remembering details • Seeing other points of view
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
Visual People 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.
Musical These people are skilled at… • Understanding music • Rhythm • Recognizing music • Singing • Appreciating music • Composing music • Learning through lyrics • Playing instruments • Reading 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
Musical People who learn this way might enjoy these jobs… • Instrument maker • Improvisers • Singers • Song writers • Composer • Conductor • Instrumentalist
Kinesthetic“Mover” You learn best through movement and hands-on activities.
Kinesthetic These people are skilled at… • Choreographing • Fine motor skills • Gross motor skills • Endurance • Strength • Acting • Athletics • Dancing • Mimicking people
Common Misbehaviors • Fidgeting • Wandering around the room • Unable to sit still • Talk excessively with your hands • Be too “physical” with others – pushing, fighting, shoving
Kinesthetic People 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.
Interpersonal These people are skilled at… • Making friends • Resolving conflicts • Seeing other points of view • Understanding others • Teaching others • Communicating • Sympathizing • Leading groups • Sensitivity to 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
Interpersonal People 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.
Intrapersonal These people are skilled at… • Thinking • Intuitions • Managing emotions • Knowing strengths • Knowing weaknesses • Clarifying values • Controlling impulses • Developing opinions • Motivation • Setting goals
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?”
Intrapersonal People who learn this way might enjoy these jobs… • Philosopher • Poet • Political leader • psychologist • Psychiatrist • Religious figure • Theologian • visionary
Learning about your own learning styles can make school easier and more fun.