Learning Styles & Types of Intelligence College and Career

Three main types of Learning Styles: Visual – prefer to learn by seeing Auditory – prefer to learn by hearing Kinesthetic – prefer to learn by doing, as in hands-on activities

Knowing your LS Can be a valuable asset. Helps your prepare strategies that work for you. Study “smarter” not harder.

Visual Learners Prefer to see what they are learning Tend to picture things in their mind Lots of school activities are visual…for example: Reading from the board Videos, demonstrations, etc.

Visual Learners Take notes and sometimes use color or markers Usually neat and organized Look for something to watch when bored Like quiet classrooms Like to see first, and do second Enjoy written language with lots of imagery Learn through charts & diagrams

Auditory Students learn best by listening Some move their lips or read aloud Hearing the words spoken helps them remember

Auditory Learners Prefer lectures to watching videos Prefer being told what to do rather than shown Enjoy listening to music when studying Use rhythm as a tool for memorizing Are good at repeating exactly what the speaker is saying

Kinesthetic Learn through hands on and movement Need to be involved in activity Sometimes tap their fingers or move their feet Enjoy classes with experiments or other movements

Kinesthetic (tactile) Learners Speak with their hands & use gestures Enjoy activities that involve moving Lose concentration when there is no external stimulation Need to stretch and move around Like to try things first and learn from mistakes (Note – the word “tactile” refers to a sense of touch.)

A few descriptive slides on “other” ways we learn…

Body Smart Active – like to move Generally enjoy sports, dance or physical fitness Learn best through movement and hands-on activities

Body Smart Careers Craftspeople Physical therapists Surgeons Professional athletes Actors Farmers Dancers

Music Smart You don’t have to be a gifted singer or musician Enjoy music or have sense of rhythm Learn best through songs, patterns, rhythm, or musical expression Frequently tapping or dancing to music

Music Smart Careers Composers Singers Song writers Sound techs DJ’s Music teachers Band directors

Word Smart (Linguistic) Often good at reading, writing or speaking Telling jokes, stories, speaking in front of groups Some interest in foreign language

Word Smart Careers Salespeople Journalists Lawyers Interpreters Writers/editors Librarians

Number/Reasoning Smart Generally good math students Solve problems and puzzles with numbers or logic Can do math in their head Enjoy organizing, budgeting, or creating patterns

Number Smart Careers Engineers Computer techs/programmers Accountants Financial analysts Physicians (doctor) Professional organizers

Picture/Visual Smart Sometimes referred to as “creative” Likely good at creating maps, patterns, or assembling projects/puzzles

Picture/Visual Careers Graphic artists Interior designers Architects Photographers Inventors Drafters/builders Surveyors Videographers

People Smart Skilled in developing relationships with others Usually work well on teams & make others feel comfortable Good at resolving conflicts Usually regarded as “nice” people

People Smart Careers Teachers Nurses Sales people Consultants Counselors Psychologists Business administrators

Self Smart A thinker Has clear ideas of your values & beliefs Strong concept of what they want in life Focused, independent & self-disciplined Usually develops with age and maturity

Self Smart Careers Writers Entrepreneurs Spiritual leaders Counselors Therapists Leaders Researchers

Nature Smart Like to be outdoors Strong appreciation for the environment & respect for nature Typically interested in plants, animals or other natural resources Interest in camping, hiking, scuba diving, etc.

Nature Smart Careers Meteorologists Park rangers Biologist/botanist Veterinarians Sailors Astronomers

Which “ Smart” are You? 1. Body 2. Music 3. Word 4. Number reasoning 5. Picture 6. People 7. Self 8. Nature

Summary 1. Everyone is intelligent, but school work typically assesses two types of intelligence, Math & Word Smarts. 2. There are careers for every type of intelligence. Sign up for classes that fit your natural aptitudes. 3. Recognize your intelligence and stay motivated – believe in your abilities.

Scenarios 1. Imagine you are at a party… 2. Imagine you are scheduled for a major Chemistry exam and you need to memorize a list of formulas and steps… 3. Describe your favorite learning experience…