LO#1: Understanding learning theories and learning styles.

1.1. Comparing different learning styles:
The term “learning styles” speaks to the understanding that every individual learns differently. Technically, an individual’s learning style refers to the preferential way in which the student absorbs, processes, comprehends and retains information. For example, when learning how to build a clock, some individuals understand the process by following verbal instructions, while others have to physically manipulate the clock themselves. This notion of individualized learning styles has gained widespread recognition in education theory and management strategies.
One of the most accepted understandings of learning styles is that the individual learning styles fall into three categories :
2. Auditory learning :
Auditory learners best understand new content through participating, listening and speaking in situations, such as lectures or group discussions.
2. Auditory learning :
Auditory learners best understand new content through participating, listening and speaking in situations, such as lectures or group discussions. 1. Visual Learning :
Visual learners prefer the use of images and graphic organizers to access and understand new information visually. 2. Visual Learning :
Visual learners prefer the use of images and graphic organizers to access and understand new information visually.

3. Kinesthetic Learning :
Individuals who are kinesthetic learners, best understands information through tactile representations of information. These individuals are hands-on learners and learn best through sorting things out physically and experimenting.

3. Kinesthetic Learning :
Individuals who are kinesthetic learners, best understands information through tactile representations of information. These individuals are hands-on learners and learn best through