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Naturistic Learning Style - Understanding the Naturistic Learning Style
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Naturistic Learning Style - Characteristics of the Naturistic Learning Style

Naturistic learning style is one of eight types of learning styles defined in Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences. Naturistic learning styles, or intelligence, refer to a person's ability to perceive, understand, and work with elements of the natural world.

Naturistic Learning Style - Characteristics of Naturistic Learning Style

Naturistic learning styled people enjoy school activities such as botanical and life sciences and vocational studies in forestry and agriculture. Naturistic learners thrive in outdoor classrooms and may enjoy taking care of classroom pets. They are often adept at interacting with animals and are skilled with maintaining plants.

Naturistic Learning Style - How Naturistic Learning Styled People Learn Best

People with naturistic learning styles learn best when they are directly and actively involved with hands-on tasks with plants and animals. They may be interested in etymology and leaf collecting projects, assisting with school landscaping, or maintaining a school greenhouse or bird sanctuary. They prefer reading materials such as outdoor living books and magazines. They may enjoy fiction and non-fiction books with nature and survival themes.

Naturistic Learning Style - Naturistic Learning Style Career Choices

The naturistic learning styled student may be drawn to careers such as forest ranger, fish and wildlife biologist, nature writer, veterinarian, conservation officer, herbalist, agriculture scientist, extension agent, florist, greenhouse and nursery operator, and landscape architect.

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