
Unit 1: The different types of learning styles
There are various definitions of what learning is, but it is generally thought to be a change in an individual's behaviour due to an experience. NWLink provide an interesting discussion of learning styles. The way in which people learn varies. It is important that individuals can identify their own learning style to allow them to adapt the way they study.
Types of learning style | Description | Further information |
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Visual ![]() |
If you prefer to use images and pictures to convey information you probably have a visual learning style | More information |
Aural ![]() |
Aural learners prefer to listen and benefit more from hearing lectures, seminars and the spoken word | More information |
Read and write ![]() |
This style of learner would rather use words and lists and benefits from reading books and lecture notes. | More information |
Kinesthetic ![]() |
If you learn by doing, this is probably the style for you. | More information |
Multi modal |
Multi modal learners use a combination of some or all of the above styles | More information |
Some authorities use different categories of learning style, for example Kolb
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