Multimodal Learning Style

Learning Style:
My learning style according to the VARK questionnaire was multimodal learning preference. The scores from the test show that I scored higher in the visual and kinesthetic strategies. I have always learned better with hands on experiences and with the use of visual aids. The results show that I will probably learn better from visual aids and hands on verses just by reading. When I was required to read out of a book and take a test, I have to reread parts of the text to completely understand it. If the same information was shown to me in a hands on way, I would understand it quicker. The biggest problem that I have with just reading information is I find myself not paying attention. The least little bit of disturbance and my attention turns to what is happening around me. After taking the questionnaire from VARK, I was not surprised by my learning style. I have always had a stronger learning ability through the use of visual aids and by hands on teaching versus listening to a lecture or just reading from a text book. I am not saying that I cannot learn by lecture or reading, but …show more content…
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