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Learning Styles
Many people recognize that each person prefers different learning
styles and techniques. Learning styles group common ways that people
learn. Everyone has a mix of learning styles. Some people may find that
they have a dominant style of learning, with far less use of the other
styles. Others may find that they use different styles in different
circumstances. There is no right mix. Nor are your styles fixed. You can
develop ability in less dominant styles, as well as further develop
styles that you already use well.
Using multiple learning styles and “multiple intelligences” for learning
is a relatively new approach. This approach is one that educators have
only recently started to recognize. Traditional schooling used (and
continues to use) mainly linguistic and logical teaching methods. It
also uses a limited range of learning and teaching techniques. Many
schools still rely on classroom and book-based teaching, much
repetition, and pressured exams for reinforcement and review. A result
is that we often label those who use these learning styles and
techniques as “bright.” Those who use less favored learning styles often
find themselves in lower classes, with various not-so-complimentary
labels and sometimes lower quality teaching. This can create positive
and negative spirals that reinforce the belief that one is “smart” or
“dumb.”
By recognizing and understanding your own learning styles, you can use
techniques better suited to you. This improves the speed and quality of
your learning.
The learning styles are:
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Visual (spatial). You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial
understanding.
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Aural (auditory-musical). You prefer using sound and music.
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Verbal (linguistic). You prefer using words, both in speech and
writing.
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Physical (kinesthetic). You prefer using your body, hands and
sense of touch.
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Logical (mathematical). You prefer using logic, reasoning and
systems.
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Social (interpersonal). You prefer to learn in groups or with
other people.
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Solitary (intrapersonal). You prefer to work alone and use
self-study.
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