2. Learn about U !

3. Do you know what kind of learner you are?

4. There are different ways that people can learn.

5. Do you learn faster when you can actually do something? Walk T a l k Sing! Laugh

6. Do you learn better when you see something? Watch a movie See a play See a demonstration

7. We call these Multiple Intelligences. Using your multiple intelligences may make learning easier for you.

8. There are seven main multiple intelligences. Verbal Logical Visual Musical Kinesthetic Intrapersonal Interpersonal

9. Verbal “Word Player” You learn best when listening to verbal presentations, reading, writing and discussing with others.

10. Verbal If you learn this way, you are skilled at… Communicating Creating stories Debating Foreign languages Word games Reading Remembering facts Spelling Telling jokes Writing

11. Common Misbehaviors Writing notes in class Reading at inappropriate times Talking out in class Class clown remarks – always having a comment for everything

12. 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

13. Verbal People who learn this way might enjoy these jobs… Attorney Comedian Speaker Journalist Author Publisher Sales person Poet

14. Logical “Questioner” You learn best through problem solving, analysis, asking questions, and experimenting.

15. Logical These people are skilled at… Predicting Estimating Experimenting Reasoning Finding patterns Organizing Outlining Sequencing Questioning

16. 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.

17. 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

18. Logical People who learn this way might enjoy these jobs… Accountant Computer programmer Mystery writer Engineer Judge Mathematician Scientist Philosopher Inventor

19. Visual “Visualizer” You learn best by using charts, graphs, models, drawings, photographs, computer animation, films, and videos.

20. Visual These people are skilled at… Visualizing Reading maps Remembering details Seeing other points of view Solving problems Graphic organizers Decorating Navigating Art

21. Common Misbehaviors Doodling on papers Drawing whenever you have a spare moment Daydreaming

22. 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

23. Visual People who learn this way might enjoy these jobs… Architect Chess master Decorator Explorer Marksperson Navigator Painter Photographer Sculptor Doctor

24. Musical “Music Lover” You learn best through songs, rap, chants, and with music in the background.

25. Musical These people are skilled at… Composing music Learning through lyrics Playing instruments Reading music Understanding music Rhythm Recognizing music Singing Appreciating music

26. Common Misbehaviors Tapping your pencil, fingers, or feet Humming Whistling Singing

27. 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

28. Musical People who learn this way might enjoy these jobs… Composer Conductor Instrumentalist Disc Jockey Instrument maker Improvisers Singers Song writers

29. Kinesthetic “Mover” You learn best through movement and hands-on activities.

30. Kinesthetic These people are skilled at… Acting Athletics Dancing Mimicking people Choreographing Fine motor skills Gross motor skills Endurance Strength

31. Common Misbehaviors Fidgeting Wandering around the room Unable to sit still Talking excessively with your hands Being too “physical” with others – pushing, fighting, shoving

32. Ways to Develop this Intelligence Play active games Try a new sport Exercise Learn a new hobby Use your large and small muscles often Take a short study break and do something active

33. Kinesthetic People who learn this way might enjoy these jobs… Athletes Actors Dancer Surgeon Typist Choreographers Fitness enthusiast Juggler Magician

34. Interpersonal “Socializer” These people learn best by interacting with other people.

35. Interpersonal These people are skilled at… Teaching others Communicating Sympathizing Leading groups Sensitivity to others Making friends Resolving conflicts Seeing other points of view Understanding others

36. Common Misbehaviors Passing notes in class Talking too much Not being friends with who are not already in your group of friends

37. 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

38. Interpersonal People who learn this way might enjoy these jobs… Anthropologist Doctor Educator Humanitarian Talk show host Nurse Politician Therapist Social reformer Sociologist

39. Intrapersonal “Individual” These people learn best through introspection, reflection and individual think time.

40. Intrapersonal These people are skilled at… Clarifying values Controlling impulses Developing opinions Motivation Setting goals Thinking Intuitions Managing emotions Knowing strengths Knowing weaknesses

41. Common Misbehaviors Having conflict with others Having trouble working in a group Not fitting in with people in other groups

42. 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?”

43. Intrapersonal People who learn this way might enjoy these jobs… Philosopher Poet Political leader Psychologist Psychiatrist Religious figure Theologian Visionary

44. You may have more than one of these learning types.

45. Learning about your own learning styles can make school easier and more fun.

46. Good luck !!