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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
Visual picture of eye
If you prefer to use images and pictures to convey information you probably have a visual learning style More information
Aural picture of ear
Aural learners prefer to listen and benefit more from hearing lectures, seminars and the spoken word More information
Read and write picture of person at Blackboard
This style of learner would rather use words and lists and benefits from reading books and lecture notes. More information
Kinesthetic picture of juggling hands
If you learn by doing, this is probably the style for you. More information
Multi modalpicture representing multi modal learning 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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