What Are the Different Learning Styles?

There are currently seven learning styles:

Visual (spatial) Learner

Visual learners are those who prefer learning by observing things. Using pictures,
images, diagrams, whiteboards and more helps these types of learners understand
information better. These students can easily visualize information, have a good
sense of direction and usually likes to draw and doodle. Learn more on our Visual
Learner page.

Aural (auditory) Learner

Sound and music are a strong suit for these types of learners who typically have a
good sense of rhythm. These learners are usually singers or musicians who are
familiar with different instruments and the sounds they make. Aural learners are
good listeners who normally learn best through verbal presentations like lectures
and speeches. Learn more on our Auditory Learners page.
Verbal (linguistic) Learner
These learners prefer using words, both in speech and writing. They can easily
express themselves and usually love to read and write. Verbal learners tend to have
a vast vocabulary and excel in activities that involve speaking, debating, and
journalism. Learn more on our Verbal Learning page.

Physical (kinesthetic) Learner

Whether it’s by using their body or hands, these learners are all about the sense of
touch. Physical activities and sports play a big part in these student’s lives. Getting
hands-on is a must for these learners who love to tinker and learn best when they
can do rather than see or hear. Learn more on our Kinesthetic Learning page.

Logical (mathematical) Learner

If there is logic, reasoning and numbers involved, these learners are sure to excel.
These students function and solve complex problems by employing strategies and
their scientific way of thinking. Computer programming, math and science are
usually favored by these types of learners. Learn more on our Logical
Learning page.

Social (interpersonal) Learner

Learning in groups and working with others is favored by social learners. These
students know how to communicate effectively and enjoy collaborating with others,
brainstorming and discussing ideas and concepts. Social learners are generally
good listeners who are thoughtful and understanding. Learn more on our Social
Learning page.

Solitary (intrapersonal) Learner

These students prefer to use self-study and work alone. They are independent and
are very self-aware and in tune with their thoughts and feelings. These learners
prefer being away from the crowds and learn best in a quiet place where they can
focus on the task at hand. Learn more on our Intrapersonal Learning page.
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Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles

Inventory Model
The Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Inventory Model.
The Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Inventory uses a comprehensive learning style model. The
inventory measures environmental, emotional, sociological, physiological, and psychological
preferences as they affect learning. Dunn and Dunn is one of the best Learning Styles Inventories
you can use to focus on your child’s learning preferences.

Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Inventory And Learning

Environments.
By creating the best learning environment for your learner, you can improve your child’s learning. 
Important things such as lighting, quietness, timing, the learning environment, solitary or group
learning, etc., affect your child’s learning. By paying attention to the details, you can create the best
learning environment for your child.
Here is a graphic to help you understand the focus of the
Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Model:
How to Create Better Learning for Your Child Using Dunn
and Dunn Learning Styles.
You can use the above graphic to figure out how to make your child’s best learning environment.
Better yet, you can assess your child with the Dunn and Dunn learning styles assessment. It is
located at: https://www.learningstyles.net/en/our-assessments.

The Dunn and Dunn learning styles inventory is very inexpensive. If you cannot afford the minimal
cost, you can assess your child’s learning style by carefully looking at each area of the Dunn and
Dunn learning styles model.

The report you receive when your child takes the Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Inventory will have
details about your child’s best learning environment.

An example Using the Environmental Domain:

To build a friendly learning environment for your child, you would consider:

 Sound – Does your learner like silence, light background noise, or a noisy environment?
 Light – Does your child prefer bright fluorescent or incandescent light, dim light, or
natural light?
 Temperature – Does your learner prefer a cold, cool, warm, or toasty environment?
 Seating – Does your child prefer a lounge chair, solid high-back chair, lying on the floor,
or another position for reading or studying?

Other Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles Learning Domains:

In the Emotional Domain, consider your child’s level of motivation, task persistence, conformity, and
need for a structured environment.

In the Sociological Domain, consider your child’s preference for studying alone, in pairs, with peers,
in a team environment, with an adult as a teacher, or in a variety of social settings.

In the Physiological Domain, you consider your child’s preference for the modes of learning in the
VAKT model (auditory, visual, tactile, and kinesthetic). You also consider your child’s best time of
day for learning activities. And look at his preference for information intake methods and
mobility/movement for better learning.

In the Psychological Domain, you’ll consider your child’s learning style as it falls into an
analytic/global thinking style or a more impulsive/reflective style.

Summary of the Dunn and Dunn Learning Styles

Inventory:
By analyzing your child’s needs in the five different domains in the Dunn and Dunn model, you will
build a better understanding of your child’s individual learning needs. Determining your child’s style
based upon the Dunn and Dunn model is easy because they have an inexpensive assessment you
can use. Their assessments are come in levels made for each of four different age groups. You can
buy the learning styles inventories at: https://www.learningstyles.net/en/our-assessments.
Also, I don’t benefit in any way if you purchase the Dunn and Dunn learning styles inventory. I’m not
associated with the Dunn and Dunn learning styles inventory in any way. I just happen to think it is a

great tool for understanding how you can create an ideal learning environment for your child. 

Kolb's Learning Styles and

Experiential Learning Cycle
David Kolb published his learning styles model in 1984 from which he developed
his learning style inventory.
Kolb's experiential learning theory works on two levels: a four-stage cycle of
learning and four separate learning styles.  Much of Kolb’s theory is concerned
with the learner’s internal cognitive processes
Kolb states that learning involves the acquisition of abstract concepts that can be
applied flexibly in a range of situations.  In Kolb’s theory, the impetus for the
development of new concepts is provided by new experiences.
“Learning is the process whereby knowledge is created through the transformation
of experience” (Kolb, 1984, p. 38).

The Experiential Learning Cycle

Kolb's experiential learning style theory is typically represented by a four-stage
learning cycle in which the learner 'touches all the bases':
 1. Concrete Experience - a new experience or situation is encountered,
or a reinterpretation of existing experience.
2. Reflective Observation of the New Experience - of particular
importance are any inconsistencies between experience and
understanding.
3. Abstract Conceptualization reflection gives rise to a new idea, or a
modification of an existing abstract concept (the person has learned from
their experience).
4. Active Experimentation - the learner applies their idea(s) to the
world around them to see what happens.
Effective learning is seen when a person progresses through a cycle of four stages:
of (1) having a concrete experience followed by (2) observation of and reflection
on that experience which leads to (3) the formation of abstract concepts
(analysis) and generalizations (conclusions) which are then (4) used to test a
hypothesis in future situations, resulting in new experiences.

TEORYA NG MGA
ESTILO NG PAG-AARAL
Ang mga istilo ng pag-aaral na inilarawan ni Kolb ay batay sa dalawang pangunahing sukat: aktibo /
sumasalamin at abstract / kongkreto.

ANG CONVERGER
Ang mga taong may ganitong istilo ng pag-aaral ay may nangingibabaw na mga kakayahan sa mga
lugar ng Abstract Conceptualization at Active Experimentation. Mahusay ang mga ito sa praktikal na
aplikasyon ng mga ideya. May posibilidad silang gawin ang pinakamahusay sa mga sitwasyon kung
saan mayroong isang solong pinakamahusay na solusyon o sagot sa isang problema.

ANG DIVERGER
Ang mga nangingibabaw na kakayahan ng divergers ay nakasalalay sa mga lugar ng Concrete Experience at
Reflective Observation, mahalagang ang kabaligtaran ng lakas ng Converger. Ang mga taong may ganitong
istilo ng pag-aaral ay mahusay na makita ang "malaking larawan" at ayusin ang mas maliit na piraso ng
impormasyon sa isang makabuluhang kabuuan.

Ang mga diverger ay may posibilidad na maging emosyonal at malikhain at masisiyahan sa

brainstorming na makabuo ng mga bagong ideya. Ang mga artista, musikero, tagapayo, at mga
taong may matinding interes sa mga magagaling na sining, makataong tao, at liberal na sining ay
may kaugaliang magkaroon ng ganitong istilo ng pag-aaral.

ANG ASSIMILATOR
Ang mga assimilator ay may kasanayan sa mga lugar ng Abstract Conceptualization at Reflective
Observation. Ang pag-unawa at paglikha ng mga modelo ng panteorya ay isa sa kanilang
pinakadakilang lakas. May posibilidad silang maging mas interesado sa mga abstract na ideya
kaysa sa mga tao, ngunit hindi sila labis na nag-aalala sa mga praktikal na aplikasyon ng mga
teorya.

Ang mga indibidwal na nagtatrabaho sa matematika at ang pangunahing mga agham ay may
posibilidad na magkaroon ng ganitong uri ng istilo ng pag-aaral. Masisiyahan din ang mga
assimilator sa trabaho na nagsasangkot ng pagpaplano at pagsasaliksik.

ANG PANUNULUYAN
Ang mga taong may ganitong istilo sa pag-aaral ay pinakamalakas sa Konkretong Karanasan at
Aktibong Eksperimento. Ang istilong ito ay karaniwang kabaligtaran ng estilo ng Assimilator. Ang
mga tagatanggap ay tagagawa; nasiyahan sila sa pagganap ng mga eksperimento at
pagsasakatuparan ng mga plano sa totoong mundo.