VARK: Multimodal Learning Style
VARK: A Guide to Learning Styles Analysis Paper
Grand Canyon University: NRS 429V
09-20-2014
What is VARK
The acronym VARK stands for Visual, auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic. These four sensory modalities are used to determine an individual’s learning style. Based on an individual’s specific learning style, teaching and learning plans can be developed to teach effectively and to learn the material in one’s own style (Fleming, 2014).
Summary of Preferred Learning Style
My preferred learning style is multimodal based on VARK questionnaire results. According to Fleming (2014), most people fall into multimodal learning style category. 60% of the population who have taken VARK questionnaire fits into multimodal learning …show more content…
Preferred learning style is a multimodal learning style which includes all of the above mentioned four learning modes. First of all, visual learning strategies include looking at pictures, postures, slides, diagrams, graphs, flow charts, and underlining and highlighting the key words during learning. After the teaching session is over, a visual learner should recall visual images used during learning and should practice turning visual images into words again to be able to write if needed for examination. Secondly, Aural learning strategies include attending classes and then discussing with others to hear from them, attending tutorials, discussing topics with educators, using a tape recorder to record lecture and then listening to it, and reading notes aloud to hear then again in order to remember material. Third, Read/write learning strategies include writing and rewriting key words and ideas, making a new list from diagrams and graphs, reading notes silently over and over, and practicing examination by writing answers. Lastly, kinesthetic learning strategies include using all the senses to learn material via demonstration. It includes experimenting in laboratories, field trips to learn new ideas, listening to lecture which includes real …show more content…
A person can use the learning strategies to learn the new material and to teach effectively to others. Based on the VARK questionnaire, a person would first determine his or her learning style. Then a learning plan would be developed to learn the material based on specific learning style. Awareness of learning style, preferences, and strategies helps people learn easily in their own style. Consequently, people who struggled previously without knowing their learning style would succeed in their life (Montgomery and Groat,
Grand Canyon University: NRS 429V
09-20-2014
What is VARK
The acronym VARK stands for Visual, auditory, read/write, and kinesthetic. These four sensory modalities are used to determine an individual’s learning style. Based on an individual’s specific learning style, teaching and learning plans can be developed to teach effectively and to learn the material in one’s own style (Fleming, 2014).
Summary of Preferred Learning Style
My preferred learning style is multimodal based on VARK questionnaire results. According to Fleming (2014), most people fall into multimodal learning style category. 60% of the population who have taken VARK questionnaire fits into multimodal learning …show more content…
Preferred learning style is a multimodal learning style which includes all of the above mentioned four learning modes. First of all, visual learning strategies include looking at pictures, postures, slides, diagrams, graphs, flow charts, and underlining and highlighting the key words during learning. After the teaching session is over, a visual learner should recall visual images used during learning and should practice turning visual images into words again to be able to write if needed for examination. Secondly, Aural learning strategies include attending classes and then discussing with others to hear from them, attending tutorials, discussing topics with educators, using a tape recorder to record lecture and then listening to it, and reading notes aloud to hear then again in order to remember material. Third, Read/write learning strategies include writing and rewriting key words and ideas, making a new list from diagrams and graphs, reading notes silently over and over, and practicing examination by writing answers. Lastly, kinesthetic learning strategies include using all the senses to learn material via demonstration. It includes experimenting in laboratories, field trips to learn new ideas, listening to lecture which includes real …show more content…
A person can use the learning strategies to learn the new material and to teach effectively to others. Based on the VARK questionnaire, a person would first determine his or her learning style. Then a learning plan would be developed to learn the material based on specific learning style. Awareness of learning style, preferences, and strategies helps people learn easily in their own style. Consequently, people who struggled previously without knowing their learning style would succeed in their life (Montgomery and Groat,