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What type of learner are you?

What type of learner are you?

Q - How do CragRats make sure your learning programme motivates all your employees?

A – We engage with the various ‘learner types’ within your organisation

This premise is based on the understanding that we are all individuals with individual ways of learning. How often have you sat through a ‘boring’ PowerPoint training session that simply did not appeal? CragRats always consider ‘learner types’ when devising programmes and we deliver learning solutions in a range of mediums from theatrical scenarios to e-learning and media.

This approach is based on the work of psychologist Howard Gardner and his theory of Multiple Intelligences or MI.  Gardner identified seven different types of intelligence that have been translated into ‘learner types’.  (See below for a run down).

CragRats integrated learning programmes take different learning styles into account, blending techniques to ensure that all learners are reached in the communication process.  We use facilitatation theatre-based exercises, websites, media and e-learning to achieve this. 

Interested in finding out which type of learner you are?  >click here< to take our online test.

To discover more about applying ‘learner type’ insights to your learning programmes contact John on ..........

Learner Types

1 Linguistic intelligence
Linguistic learners work well with the spoken and written word and use language as a means to remember information.
Characteristics: think in words not pictures, write effectively and are often elegant speakers.
Preferred learning mediums? Respond well to theatrical scenarios, inspirational facilitatation and information packed supporting documents.

2 Logical intelligence
People with this type of intelligence approach problems logically, find it easy to carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues scientifically.
Characteristics: Love of order, logic and reason.
Preferred learning mediums? Respond well to Q&A sessions, experimental exercises (forum theatre) charts, diagrams, maps, clear/directional facilitation.

3 Musical intelligence
Musical or audio learners have a natural ability with composition and the appreciation of musical patterns.
Characteristics: Like of order and structure, have ability to see and understanding complex relationships and are often sensitive to environmental sounds in the learning environment.
Preferred learning mediums: Media, theatrical scenarios, inspirational facilitation.

4 Kinesthetic intelligence 
People with this form of intelligence need to explore and learn through touching and doing.
Characteristics: dislike of sitting still, need to be hands-on, enjoy interactive experiences.
Preferred learning mediums:  hands-on activities, theatrical scenarios, dynamic facilitation, group work, role-play and games.

5 Visual intelligence
These learners tend to think in pictures and need to create vivid mental images to retain information.
Characterised by: able to think in more than one dimension, ability to plan effectively, excellent awareness of their physicality in relation to space, good at puzzles and interpreting visual information.
Preferred learning styles: enjoy working with maps, charts, pictures, theatrical scenarios, media and dynamic facilitation.

6 Interpersonal intelligence
Interpersonal intelligence relates to the ability to understand the intentions, motivations and desires of other people. It allows people to work effectively with others.
Characterised by: can see things from other people point of view and uncanny ability to sense emotion, great organizers, tendency to manipulate.
Preferred learning style: group work, theatrical scenarios, media.

7 Intrapersonal intelligence
People with this ability have the ability to understand themselves - appreciate their own  feelings, fears and motivations.
Characterised by: introspection, clear understanding of relationships with others, aware of own strengths and weaknesses.
Preferred learning mediums: analysis tasks, group work, theatrical scenarios and inspirational facilitation.

To discover more about applying learner type theory to you learning programme contact John on 08444 18 0400.

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