Discovering the learning style
Types of learning style
- Visual/spatial learning style
- Verbal/linguistic learning style
- Kinesthetic learning style
- Solitary learning style
- Sedentary learning
- Logical/mathematical learning style
- Auditory learning style
. Visual/spatial learning style
Are you the type who gets to understand information better with graphical representation, maps, and diagrams? These tips will help to know your method of learning
These type of learners use a graphic, images, color to learn and ideas are best communicated through theese means.
They have a photographic memory, they see information to comprehend it. They tend to recall information using color, tone, and brightness. They make a to-do list, they study in solitude, they read diagrams, maps, and graphics. They need to be able to see the teacher. They have good fashion sense
Careers that match visual/ spatial learning style
Drive filmmaker, artist, surgeon, interior designer, software developers, data scientist, animator, bookkeeper, photography, artist, advertising
. Verbal/ linguistics learning style
Are you the type that loves writing or a born speaker? You are always fascinated when you hear a new word, then peculiarities. Knowing your strength and weaknesses can both lead to success and achievement.
These types of learners learn through words, they respond through auditory means. Their strength is reading and writing. They have a good memory, they are gifted from an early phase when it comes to writing and reading. They prefer language to analytical things. They learn numerous languages to boost knowledge. They pick up hints when they can both see and hear words. Acronyms are their alternative when it comes to memorizing. They engage in debate, public speaking, they play word games. They love vocabulary development.
Careers that match linguistic learners
Educator, professional writer, news correspondent, poet, creative writer, attorney, publicist, psychologist, legal assistant, typist, Tv or radio announcer, secretary, speech pathologist, librarian
Their weakness
They find it hard to process graphical tips
They find it hard to solve pure analytic problems
. Kinesthetic learning style
These learners process information through touch and movement, they understand learning through hands-on experience. They become easily bored in a calm classroom. They enjoy sport and physical activity.
They like to build things and work with their hands. They appreciate the opportunity of outings or being outside the classroom. They have well-improved muscle retention, they have improved self-confidence. Kinesthetic strengthens the working relationship or promotes teamwork. They can be energetic and noisy, they have great timing, they have a good memory of how to do what was practiced before them once. They try things out on their own. They love brainstorming.
Weakness
Kinesthetic learners are poor listeners
They have difficulty learning steps and procedures
They get easily distracted by their surroundings
Careers that match with kinesthetic learning style
Athlete, photography, graphic designer, mechanical engineer
. Solitary learning style
A solitary learning style can also be called an interpersonal learning style. This type of learner is independent, loves privacy, spends time on self-analysis, they have their hobby, thinks they know themselves, they think independently. They prefer working on their problems alone even if it takes more time than trying to talk to somene which might help save time.
They align goals and objectives with personal beliefs and values they create a personal interest in topics, they keep a log or journal. They are introverted individuals, self-motivated learners. They have high self-management skills, they focus more on themselves than others.
Weakness
Sensitivity to noise
Motivation issues, there are many things they don’t pick the interest on, and they are not motivated by others, this can lead to motivation issues.
. Sedentary learning style
These learners are learners who learn without bodily activity. They learn either by sitting or lying down. They learn in their comfort, their convenience is paramount.
They assimilate but being in a comfortable or relaxed state. It most times makes them look sluggish
Weakness
It causes health challenges
It causes slow retention
. Logical/ Mathematical learning style
They are known as an analytical learner, they prefer hard data, stats, charts, graphs, numbers, and formulas. They use calculation, reducing to figure out the world around them.
They don’t memorize but understand, they avoid note-taking, the use of maps and diagrams are adopted. they love playing chess and puzzle games.
Careers
Mathematician, Statistician, Engineer, and scientist
Weakness
They don’t find interest in using the word
. Auditory/ Musical learning style
They enjoy school activities such as music, performance, band, choir, orchestra, writing poetry, or songs. They enjoy playing one or more instruments. They may be found humming or drumming out beats with their hands. They have good auditory memory and may respond well to jingles and rhyme to memorize information.
They prefer audiobooks to notebooks, they embrace noisy study time. They are good at the oral examination, they have music or a song in their head most of the time. They say ordinary things in a sing-song way. They are good listeners. They read aloud and think aloud.
Career
Attorney, journalist, customer service professional, life coach, wedding planner, musician, translator