Multiple Intelligences, Ways of Knowing, Learning Channels Nine Kinds of Learning Styles:

Multiple Intelligences, Ways of Knowing, Learning Channels

Nine Kinds of Learning Styles:

Learning Style by Gardner's categories	Think	Understands deeply when	Materials
Linguistic	in words	reading, writing, telling stories, playing word games,	books, tapes, writing tools, paper, diaries, dialogue, discussion, debate, stories,
Logical-Mathematical	by reasoning	experiments, categorizing, classifying, questioning figure-out logical puzzles, calculating,	problems to solve, manipulatives, science materials, trips to museums, riddles, planetariums, computer programming
Spatial/visual	in images and pictures	designing, drawing, visualizing, doodling, imagining	art objects, LEGO's, videos, movies, slides, imagination games, charts, pictures, graphs, diagrams, maps, puzzles, illustrated books, trips to museums
Bodily-Kinesthetic	through body sensations	dancing, running, jumping, touching, gesturing,	role play, drama, movement, crafts, construction of things, sports and physical games, tactile experiences, hands-on activities
Musical	via rhythms and melodies	singing, whistling, humming, tapping feet and hands, listening,	sing-along, trips to concerts, music playing, musical instruments
Interpersonal	by communication with people, leading, negotiating	leading, organizing, relating, manipulating, mediating, partying	friendly discussion, group activities, social gatherings, sharing, community events, clubs, mentors, apprenticeships
Intrapersonal	internal, feelings, communication with themselves, intuitive, original	setting goals, meditating, dreaming, being quiet, planning	secret places, time alone, self-paced projects, choices, independent projects
Naturalist	understands the natural world, distinguishes objects and characteristics in the natural world: flora, fauna, animals, rocks, earth, environment and their interrelationships.	working in nature, exploring living things, learning about plants, animals, and natural events	being outdoors, walking, hiking, camping, gardening, caring for animals, pets, farming, ranching, horticulture, green house, rock hunting, insect collections
Existential	understands a nature of existence, who are we, why we die, how we got here	analyzing and thinking about things that we can't see and asking questions that don't have clear answers.	books, stories, videos, and other media that deals with creation, purpose of life, and life after death. Spiritual artifacts and philosophical use of logic

"Word smart, picture smart, number smart, body smart, music smart, self smart, people smart, nature smart." Thomas Armstrong