What are the ways that you learn best? Learning styles and Multiple Intelligences.

Not everybody learns in the same way. You may already know that you prefer to learn using different approaches than other people you know. You are probably aware that you adopt different strategies depending on the  learning task. 

There are differences too between individual learning talents.

If you are keen to to make the most of your study time and effort you might like to find out more about learning styles and multiple intelligences. If you are a student with a learning disability or attention deficit disorder you may be particularly keen to identify the most effective approaches for your particular needs.

To find out more you might like to explore one of the following resources:

Al Mahmood, R., McLean, P., Powell,E. and Ryan, J. 1998 Towards success in tertiary study: Discovering your learning style. ViCPHESD, Melbourne. (This is one of a series of booklets available from the University of Melbourne's Equity and Diversity Unit, (03) 9344 0930 or email: p.mclean@elp.unimelb.edu.au))

Learning to learn is a website  for learners, teachers, and researchers. It teaches the value of self-awareness as a critical part of learning: http://snow.utoronto.ca/Learn2/introll.html

Learning styles and Multiple Intelligences: A site developed by LD/ADD Pride Online, Island Adult Development Association, British Columbia, Canada:  http://www.ldpride.net/learningstyles.MI.htm

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