Eight Learning Styles

Think in terms of physical space, as do architects and sailors. Very aware of their environments. They like to draw, do jigsaw puzzles, read maps, daydream. They can be taught through drawings, verbal and physical imagery.

• Musical

• Visual-Spatial

• Bodily-Kinestheic

• Linguistic

Use the body effectively, like a dancer or a surgeon. Keen sense of body awareness. They like movement, making things, touching. They communicate well through body language and be taught through physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out, role playing.

• Visual-Spatial

• Bodily-Kinesthetic

• Logical-Mathematical

• Intrapersonal

Show sensitivity to rhythm and sound. They love music, but they are also sensitive to sounds in their environments. They may study better with music in the background. They can be taught by turning lessons into lyrics, speaking rhythmically, tapping out time.

• Bodily-Kinesthetic

• Visual-Spatial

• Musical

• Linguistic

Understanding, interacting with others. These students learn through interaction. They have many friends, empathy for others, street smarts. They can be taught through group activities, seminars, dialogues.

• Interpersonal

• Intrapersonal

• Visual-Spatial

• Linguistic

Understanding one's own interests, goals. These learners tend to shy away from others. They're in tune with their inner feelings; they have wisdom, intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will, confidence and opinions. They can be taught through independent study and introspection. T

• Interpersonal

• Intrapersonal

• Visual-Spatial

• Verbal-Linguistic

Using words effectively. These learners have highly developed auditory skills and often think in words. They like reading, playing word games, making up poetry or stories. They can be taught by encouraging them to say and see words, read books together.

• Bodily-Kinesthetic

• Musical

• Verbal-Linguistic

• Logical-Mathematical

Reasoning, calculating. Think conceptually, abstractly and are able to see and explore patterns and relationships. They like to experiment, solve puzzles, ask cosmic questions. They can be taught through logic games, investigations, mysteries. They need to learn and form concepts before they can deal with details.

• Interpersonal

• Verbal-Linguistic

• Logical -Mathematical

• Visual-Spatial

The most recent addition to Gardner’s theory and has been met with more resistance than his original seven intelligences. According to Gardner, individuals who are high in this type of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are often interested in nurturing, exploring the environment, and learning about other species. These individuals are said to be highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments

• Visual-Spatial

• Naturalistic Intelligence

• Verbal-Linguistic

• Bodily-Kinesthetic