28 November, 2025
Indu Choudhary
Think of the human brain as a forest. Well-formed neural pathways are like clearly marked trails, making learning easier, smoother, and more intuitive. A child’s learning profile is the blueprint of these trails—it shows how they naturally process information and engage with the world. When we understand this map, we can guide children along pathways that feel comfortable and effective, allowing learning to unfold with confidence rather than struggle.
As we grow, most of us discover our preferred ways of learning. Some remember better with soft music playing, others by writing notes, reading aloud, moving, or discussing ideas with peers. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory reinforces this idea, reminding us that every child possesses a unique combination of strengths—linguistic, logical, visual, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. Together, these strengths shape a child’s learning profile and point us towards the most meaningful ways to support them.
Understanding how a child learns best allows educators and parents to design teaching approaches that truly work. Identifying and building on strengths can transform learning experiences, make challenges more manageable, and nurture confidence, motivation, and a genuine love for learning.
For neurodivergent children, this understanding becomes even more critical. It is not simply an added support, but often essential for meaningful engagement and progress. Without it, learning can feel overwhelming, emotionally exhausting, or, in some cases, inaccessible.
When we shift our focus from “What is my child achieving?” to “How does my child learn best?”, we move from being evaluators to becoming partners in the learning journey. Using child-preferred strategies—such as hands-on activities, visual supports, structured routines, movement-based learning, or dialogue—can significantly ease challenges related to attention, processing, comprehension, or organisation.
Most importantly, understanding a learning profile helps us celebrate individuality. It reminds us that progress looks different for every learner and that recognising strengths is just as important as addressing areas of need.
Indu Choudhary is an experienced education professional with over 15 years of work across student development, inclusive education, and school systems. At Step By Step School, she is the Programme Coordinator – SEN, working closely with educators, students, and families to strengthen inclusive classroom practices and support meaningful learning outcomes. An alumna of Lady Irwin College, she holds a B.Ed. from the University of Delhi and has an academic background in psychology, shaping her approach to learning and development. She also brings leadership experience from the media and communications sector, adding a multidisciplinary perspective to her work in education.
