Learning Styles

Strengths: Rhythm and music

Strengths: Introspection and self-reflection

more in tune with nature and are interested in nurturing, exploring the environment, and learning about other species

good with directions as well as maps, charts

good at thinking in patterns, rhythms, and sounds

very good at writing stories, memorizing information, reading, persuading, and public speaking.

Prefer verbal directions and may use repetition or repeat things aloud to commit them to memory

Strengths: Physical movement, motor control

process information through experience

Strengths: Understanding and relating to other people

process information best when it’s said out loud,

good at body movement, performing actions, and physical control

Strengths: Analyzing problems and mathematical operations

Can easily recall what others say

Prefer to do things that are more “hands-on”

have a strong appreciation for music and are often good at musical composition and performance

have excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Are great dancers and athletes.

Strengths: Words, language, and writing

Remember something better once they’ve written it down

highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments.

enjoy self-reflection

skilled at assessing the emotions, motivations, and intentions of those around them

think conceptually about numbers, relationships, and patterns

good at being aware of their own emotional states, feelings, and motivations.

good at visualizing things.

able to use words well, both when writing and speaking

good at understanding and interacting with other people

Strengths: Visual and spatial judgment

Strengths: Finding patterns and relationships to nature

good at reasoning, recognizing patterns, and logically analyzing problems

Prefer when instructions are printed

remember information best when they are physically involved.

(also called spatial learners) process information best when it’s presented with images