Learning profiles differentiation strategies, refers to offering different ways to acquire

the knowledge or skills. Different ways to get started in the learning process, with different activities or approaches to the content. There are different capabilities and preferences for learning, and we should be catering for our students’ different needs. There are many theories and belief systems about the different learning profiles. One of them contemplates 8 different learning styles:

Visual(spatial): Understands better through pictures, images, and spatial representations.
Aural(auditory-musical): Understands better through sound and music.
Verbal(linguistic): Understands better through words, both in speech and writing.
Physical (kinesthetic): Understands better through their body, hands, and sense of touch.
Logical (mathematical): Understands better through logic, reasoning, and systems.
Social (interpersonal): Understands better while in groups or with other people.
Solitary (intrapersonal): Understands better when works alone and use self-study.
Naturalistic : Loves nature and prefers applying scientific reasoning to the world.

Source:

McCarthy, J. (2014, August 25). Learner Interest Matters: Strategies for Empowering Student Choice. Retrieved January 15, 2017, from https://www.edutopia.org/blog/differentiated-instruction-learner-interest-matters-john-mccarthy

Differentiation to meet students needs. by: Mery Tellez