Chapter 2 Learning about Yourself
37
Eight common learning styles are described in Figure 2-2.
While looking at the fi gure, keep in mind that one learning style
is no better than any other. It is just the way you prefer to learn.
For example, you may learn best by reading the instructions and
following the diagrams when assembling something. If so, you
may be a verbal/linguistic learner. Other people may prefer to
learn by watching another person assemble something before they
try it. These people are visual learners. Also, notice that there is
some overlap among the styles. It is common for people to use
more than one learning style. However, most people have at least
one preferred learning style.
Because of your preferred learning style, you might fi nd it
easier to learn certain kinds of information or develop specifi c skills.
Knowing this can help you plan for college and choose a career. You
will want to explore college programs and careers that complement
your preferred learning style.
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Figure 2-2. Which of the learning styles described in this chart best
describes you?
Learning
Style
Learning
Preferences
Effective Learning
Strategies
Interpersonal Work with people, talk,
join groups
Relating, sharing,
cooperating, interviewing
Intrapersonal Work alone, pursue
personal interests
Setting own pace, reflecting,
having private space
Kinesthetic Touch, move, balance Touching objects, moving
around, understanding
body movements
Logical/
Mathematical
Work with numbers,
perform experiments,
solve problems
Classifying, categorizing,
identifying relationships,
recognizing patterns
Musical Sing, hum, listen to
music, play instrument
Listening to recordings,
composing music
Naturalist Work in natural
setting, explore nature,
organize
Working with nature, seeing
patterns, connecting ideas
to nature
Verbal/
Linguistic
Write, read, tell stories Reading, listening to spoken
works, writing, discussing
Visual/Spatial Draw, create, build, look Drawing, working with
pictures, creating maps and
charts, visualizing
Teaching Tip
Explore
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Chapter 2 Learning about Yourself
37
Eight common learning styles are described in Figure 2-2.
While looking at the fi gure, keep in mind that one learning style
is no better than any other. It is just the way you prefer to learn.
For example, you may learn best by reading the instructions and
following the diagrams when assembling something. If so, you
may be a verbal/linguistic learner. Other people may prefer to
learn by watching another person assemble something before they
try it. These people are visual learners. Also, notice that there is
some overlap among the styles. It is common for people to use
more than one learning style. However, most people have at least
one preferred learning style.
Because of your preferred learning style, you might fi nd it
easier to learn certain kinds of information or develop specifi c skills.
Knowing this can help you plan for college and choose a career. You
will want to explore college programs and careers that complement
your preferred learning style.
Goodheart-Willcox Publisher
Figure 2-2. Which of the learning styles described in this chart best
describes you?
Learning
Style
Learning
Preferences
Effective Learning
Strategies
Interpersonal Work with people, talk,
join groups
Relating, sharing,
cooperating, interviewing
Intrapersonal Work alone, pursue
personal interests
Setting own pace, reflecting,
having private space
Kinesthetic Touch, move, balance Touching objects, moving
around, understanding
body movements
Logical/
Mathematical
Work with numbers,
perform experiments,
solve problems
Classifying, categorizing,
identifying relationships,
recognizing patterns
Musical Sing, hum, listen to
music, play instrument
Listening to recordings,
composing music
Naturalist Work in natural
setting, explore nature,
organize
Working with nature, seeing
patterns, connecting ideas
to nature
Verbal/
Linguistic
Write, read, tell stories Reading, listening to spoken
works, writing, discussing
Visual/Spatial Draw, create, build, look Drawing, working with
pictures, creating maps and
charts, visualizing
Teaching Tip
Explore

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