Are there certain specific things you do
when you study?
CHAPTER 2
Learning Styles:
Building and Using Self-Knowledge
Keys to Effective Learning
Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and
Sarah Lyman Kravits
Learning Objectives
• To understand the theory of Multiple
Intelligences/ Personality Spectrum and
Emotional Intelligence
• To assess and evaluate our own intelligence
• To learn the characteristics and skills of different
intelligences and personalities
• To learn and apply studying skills based off our
learning intelligence and personalities
Learn about yourself
Why is it important to
understand
how you
learn?
Knowing yourself brings you…
Classroom benefits
◦ Play to your strengths
If you are a musical learner, you might record the lecturer for
play back
◦ Work to strengthen weaker areas
Study benefits
◦ Helps you pick the right strategies
◦ Helps you understand others you study with
Workplace benefits
◦ Better performance and teamwork
◦ Better career planning
Assessing your learning style
Multiple Intelligences Personality Spectrum
Learning preferences Personalitytraits
What abilities and How you interact with
areas of learning information and people
come most easily to
you
Multiple Intelligence
How to improve study skills using knowledge of your
intelligence?
Verbal-Linguistic
• Communicate through language
PARTICULAR ABILITIES AND
SKILLS
Verbal-Linguistic
Analyzing own use of language
Remember terms easily
Explaining, teaching, learning, using
humor
Understanding syntax and word meaning
Using writing or speech to convince
someone to do or believe something
Shakespeare
Da Vinci
Dalai Lama
Oprah Alicia Keys
Winfrey
Michael Phelps
Bill Gates Steve Irwin
Study Techniques
Verbal linguistic
Reading text, highlighting selectively
Using a computer to retype / summarize notes
Teaching someone else
Reciting information
Logical-Mathematical
• Understands logical reasoning and problem solving
PARTICULAR ABILITIES AND
Logical – Mathematical SKILLS
Recognizing abstract patterns
Using facts to support an idea, and
generating ideas based on evidence
Discerning relationship and
connections
Performing complex calculations
Reasoning scientifically (formulation
and testing a hypothesis)
Shakespeare
Da Vinci
Dalai Lama
Oprah Alicia Keys
Winfrey
Michael Phelps
Bill Gates Steve Irwin
Study Techniques
Logical–Mathematical
Organizing material logically; spreadsheet
Explaining sequentially to a person
Analyzing and evaluating information
Find patterns
Write outlines
Bodily-Kinesthetic
• Uses physical body skilfully, uses body sensations, good coordination, good
with hands
PARTICULAR ABILITIES AND
Bodily – Kinesthetic SKILLS
Strong mind-body connection
Controlling and coordinating body
movement
Improving body functions
Expanding body awareness to all
senses
Using the body to create products
or express emotions
Shakespeare
Da Vinci
Dalai Lama
Oprah Alicia Keys
Winfrey
Michael Phelps
Bill Gates Steve Irwin
Study Techniques
Bodily – Kinesthetic
Moving while you learn – pacing & reciting
Rewriting & retyping notes – muscle memory
Designing and playing games to learn
Visual-Spatial
• Understand spatial relationships
PARTICULAR ABILITIES AND
SKILLS
Visual/Spatial
Perceiving and forming objects
accurately
Recognizing relationships between
objects
Representing something graphically
Manipulating images
Finding one’s way in space
Shakespeare
Da Vinci
Dalai Lama
Oprah Alicia Keys
Winfrey
Michael Phelps
Bill Gates Steve Irwin
Visual Spatial
Study Techniques
Mind maps, think links
Charts & tables
Using colour in notes
Link thoughts with item/places that you can
visualize
Interpersonal
• Can relate to others, sensitive about moods and feelings,
social activity, teamwork, cooperative learning
PARTICULAR ABILITIES AND
Interpersonal SKILLS
Seeing things from others’
perspectives
Noticing moods, intentions, and
temperaments of others
Cooperating within a group
Communicating verbally and
nonverbally
Creating and maintaining
relationships
Shakespeare
Da Vinci
Dalai Lama
Oprah Alicia Keys
Winfrey
Michael Phelps
Bill Gates Steve Irwin
Study Techniques
Interpersonal
Studying in groups
Discussing information over the phone, messages
Teaching someone else
Intrapersonal
• Understand own behaviour and feelings and the time spent
alone, is self aware and independent
PARTICULAR ABILITIES AND
Intrapersonal
SKILLS
Accessing one’s internal emotions
Understanding feelings and using them
to guide behavior
Evaluating own thinking
Understanding self in relation to others
Forming a comprehensive self-concept
(identity)
Shakespeare
Da Vinci
Dalai Lama
Oprah Alicia Keys
Winfrey
Michael Phelps
Bill Gates Steve Irwin
Excerpts from Anne Frank’s “The Diary of a Young Girl”
Intrapersonal
Study Techniques
Reflecting on personal meaning of information
Visualizing information
Studying in a quiet area
Imagining essays / experiments before beginning
Keeping a journal
Musical
• Comprehends and creates sounds, sensitive to music
patterns
PARTICULAR ABILITIES AND
Musical/Rhythmic SKILLS
Sensing tonal qualities
Creating/enjoying rhythms and
melodies
Being sensitive to sounds and
rhythms
Using an understanding of
musical patterns to hear music
Understanding the symbols and
structure of music
Shakespeare
Da Vinci
Dalai Lama
Oprah Alicia Keys
Winfrey
Michael Phelps
Bill Gates Steve Irwin
Study Techniques
Musical – Rhythmic
Creating rhythms out of words / songs / raps
Taking music breaks
Beating out rhythms with hand and stick while
reciting concepts
Naturalistic
• Able to identify, distinguish, categorize species
and items, interested in the natural environment
PARTICULAR ABILITIES AND
Naturalistic SKILLS
Ability to categorize something as a
member of a group or species
Ability to distinguish items in a
group from one another
Understanding of relationships
among natural organisms
Appreciation of the delicate
balance in nature
Deep comfort with, and respect for,
the natural world
Shakespeare
Da Vinci
Dalai Lama
Oprah Alicia Keys
Winfrey
Michael Phelps
Bill Gates Steve Irwin
Study Techniques
Naturalistic
Looking for relationship among ideas, facts
Studying in the natural setting (forest etc.)
Break down info into category
Look for similarities and dissimilarities
Recap
8 Intelligences… by Practical Psychology @ Youtube
Class Exercise
How did the intelligence assessment
helped you to understand more about
yourself?
CHAPTER 2
Learning Styles:
Building and Using Self-Knowledge
Keys to Effective Learning
Carol Carter, Joyce Bishop, and
Sarah Lyman Kravits
Assessing your learning style
Multiple Intelligences Personality Spectrum
Learning preferences Personalitytraits
What abilities and How you interact
areas of learning come with information and
most easily to you people
Interaction with people and information.
Thinker Giver Organizer Adventurer
• Analytical • Authentic • Responsible • Daring
• Problem • Sociable • Efficient • Spontaneous
solving
Thinker
Technical
Intellectual
Scientific
Objective
Mathematical
Quantitative
Dispassionate
Explicit
Rational
Realistic
Analytical
Literal
Logical
Precise
Problem solving
Formal
Theoretical
Skills of a Thinker
• Solving problems
• Developing models and systems
• Analytical and abstract thinking
• Explore new ideas and potentials
• Ingenuity
• Going beyond established boundaries
(Think outside the box)
• Global thinking – seeking universal truth (Big
picture)
Study Techniques
Spend time to
reflect on new
information
Learn by
Try to work
solving
independently
problems
Thinker
Use new ways to
Minimize
approach an
repetition
issue
Construct
charts, diagram
and outlines
Giver
Feeling
Interpersonal
Peacemaker
Emotional
Trusting
Caring
Adaptable
Sociable
Passionate
Giving
Harmonious
Spiritual
Idealistic
Musical
Talkative
Romantic
Honest
Skills of a Giver
• Honest and authentic
• Successful
• Has close relationships with people
• Aim to make a difference in the world
• Always improving self potential
• Promotes peace
• Openness (Hates secrets)
• Helpful
Study Techniques
Study with others
Prioritize the most
important Learning by
academic teaching
relationship
Giver
Express thoughts Find tasks, groups
and feeling clearly which helps
and honestly people
Organizer
Tactical
Sequential
Planning
Structured
Detailed
Administrative
Practical
Procedural
Confident
Organized
Predictable
Conservative
Controlled
Safekeeping
Dependable
Disciplined
Systematic
Skills of an Organizer
• Responsible and reliable
• Knows how to operate successfully in society
• Sense of history, culture and dignity
• Follows up when necessary
• Neat and Organized
• Loyal
• Attention to details
• Efficient
• Helpful
Study Techniques
Define tasks in
concrete terms
Study in an
Highlight study
organized
materials carefully
environment
Organizer
Reorganize/ Request for
summarize the feedback to
study materials improve
Use a planner
Adventurer
Active Experimental
Visual Divergent
Risking Fast paced
Original Simultaneous
Spatial Competitive
Skillful Imaginative
Impulsive Open minded
Metaphoric Adventuresome
Skills of an Adventurer
• Wide range of abilities
• Courageous and daring
• Hands-on problem solving
• Lives in the present
• Spontaneous and action based
• Non-traditional style
• Knows how to negotiate
• Flexible
• Enjoys life
Study Techniques
Go for courses which
uses non-traditional
approaches
Do a task in a more
Learn by doing hands-on
active way to prevent
practice
boredom
Adventurer
Use games/ puzzles to Look for instructors who
help you learn inspires you
How can you
identify and manage
learning disabilities?
Learning Disabilities
Neurological disorders that interfere
with the ability to
• Store information
• Process information
• Produce information
Learning Disabilities
Reading Calculations Social skills
Following schedules,
Reading/following Balancing
being punctual &
maps checkbooks
meeting deadlines
Following directions Writing and spelling
Learning Disabilities
Manage a learning disability
Be informed about your disability
Seek assistance from your school
Be a dedicated student
Build a positive attitude
Rely on support from others
What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ)?
What is EQ?
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability
to identify, use, understand, and manage
emotions in positive ways to relieve
stress, communicate effectively,
empathize with others, overcome
challenges, and defuse conflict.
Self Social
Recognition
Self Awareness Social Awareness
Regulation Self Management Relationship
Management
Assessing your EQ
Assessing your EQ
Assessing your EQ
Assessing your EQ
Assessing your EQ
Understanding your EQ
Self-awareness Self-management Social Awareness Relationship Skill
• The ability to • Controlling your • Your ability to • Your ability to
understand your emotions and identify use your
emotions as well using your emotions in other awareness of
as recognize awareness of people and to your own
their impact on them to stay understand their emotions
relationship and flexible and act perspective and together with
performance. positively. take an interest your
in their concerns. understanding of
the emotions of
other to manage
interaction
successfully.
Self Awareness
I know my emotions and how they affect
me
I understand my strength and limits
I am confident in my abilities
I am open to improvement
Self Management
I can control my emotions and
impulse
I can delay gratification when there is
something important to be gained
I am trustworthy
I can adapt to change and new idea
I persist towards my goals despite
obstacles
Social Awareness
I sense the feelings and
perspectives of others
I help others reach their goals
I know how to relate to people
from different cultures
I can sense how to serve the
needs of others
Relationship Management
I know how to work in a
team
I can inspire people to act
I understand how to lead a
group
I know how to persuade
people
I can made positive change
happen
IQ EQ
Help you get in the door Help you succeed at job
Measure of ability to use your emotions
Measure of ability to learn or understand
and logical skills
Trying to convince someone by facts Trying to convince someone by reasoning
Being of the mercy of emotions because Understanding and managing emotions
you don’t understand them and using them for good reason
Book smart Heart smart
Gets you through school Gets you through life
Thank You
ABILITY TO LEARN IS NOT FIXED. CAN BE CHANGED
ACCORDING TO EFFORT
Time to do some
assessments!!!
Identifying your Intelligence
For each intelligence, shade the box in the row that
corresponds with the range where your score falls.
20–24 14–19 Below 14
Highly Developed Moderately Developed Underdeveloped
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Visual-Spatial
Verbal-Linguistic
Logical-Mathematical
Musical
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalistic