Summary of learning style
Having read many articles pertaining to the Visual Learners, Aural Learners, Reading and Writing Learners, and Kinesthetic Learners (VARK) is a learning style assessment tool used by organizations to help instructors, students and others learn more about their individual learning preferences. As each of us having different curves for comprehending and processing information, this is a valuable tool to ensure the understanding of material that is critical to the advancement of the organization in the global economy. By using these simple steps we can use different training/ teaching models to ensure the greatest amount of information is absorbed by the student/employee.
The following styles …show more content…
If you answered yes to these questions, it is likely that you have a strong preference for the reading and writing style of learning.
Kinesthetic Learners
Kinesthetic (or tactile) learners learn best by touching and doing. Hands-on experience is important to kinesthetic learners.
Not sure if you 're a kinesthetic learner? Answer these questions to find out:
Do you enjoy performing tasks that involve directly manipulating objects and materials?
Is it difficult for you to sit still for long periods of time?
Are you good at applied activities such as painting, cooking, mechanics, sports, and woodworking.
Do you have to actually practice doing something in order to learn it?
If you responded yes to these questions, then you are most likely a kinesthetic learner.
Understanding one’s learning style is crucial both for students and instructors. Most students use a combination of learning style, and it takes time before a student identify, define and utilize his or her learning style maximally. However, everyone has his or preferred way of searching and retaining information. The following characteristics explain my learning …show more content…
According to Vark, 60% of the population falls under this category. Learners with multimodal learning style can use three or four modes of interaction with others.
Improvement of current learning style
Multimodal learning style is the most preferred learning style. The aim of improving the current learning style is to able to achieve multimodal learning strategies. Multimodal will offer a balance between all the learning styles and help the learner to adapt to different teaching styles. Learning involves using different parts of the brain. Therefore, it is important to utilize all aspects of brain.
According to the preferred learning strategies for kinesthetic learners, the following changes would improve the learning style that I exhibit. First, it is important to take short breaks within the study period. Kinesthetic learners have short attention span, therefore, the need for the frequent breaks. It is also crucial to reconstruct lecturer’s note using words that are familiar and easily