There are many characteristic traits that make up human beings are which are complex. One of which is the way new information is processed in the form of learning. Throughout the years, there were constant challenges experienced between teachers and students which provided a catalyst in the development of a tool by Neil Fleming. He identified four main learning styles Visual, Aural/ Auditory, Read/Write and Kinesthetic (VARK). This was a much needed resource to assist in the learning needs of students, and is still being used by many now. This genius development also causes an awareness that there are persons who poses a combination of more than one of these learning styles and how such knowledge can make them a successful learner.
The VARK …show more content…
There are “VARK type one learners who are more flexible in their approach; they use any modality as the situation requires. However, the VARK type two learners rely on engaging all four modalities during the learning process” (VARK Learn Limited, 2016). Interestingly, several studies have identified that the largest number of their participants were multimodal learners. Careful the aim of the tool is not an indicator of which learning style is better, “VARK type two learners are inclined to take a longer time assimilating and processing information because they rely on using all modalities in the learning process when compared to VARK type one learners” (VARK Learn Limited, …show more content…
Therefore, they will learn by “using PowerPoint presentations, the internet as well as other areas where the information is written” (VARK Learning Limited, 2016). Additionally, learning may take the form of rewriting notes and the continuous use glossary” (VARK Learning Limited, 2016). One of the advantage is many consider this to be an admirable quality.
The Kinesthetic Learner
Additionally, there is the kinesthetic modality which refers to learning through involvement. These individuals find learning easier by “literally doing something with their hands, other parts of the body, or just by moving around” (Institute for Learning Styles, n.d.). However, some of the disadvantages are “the inability to sit still during lectures and poor listening skills” (Institute for Learning Styles, n.d.). Of course, it can be derived that sharing information with others through dialogue is not a preferred choice of communication.
The Aural/ Auditory
The VARK …show more content…
There are “VARK type one learners who are more flexible in their approach; they use any modality as the situation requires. However, the VARK type two learners rely on engaging all four modalities during the learning process” (VARK Learn Limited, 2016). Interestingly, several studies have identified that the largest number of their participants were multimodal learners. Careful the aim of the tool is not an indicator of which learning style is better, “VARK type two learners are inclined to take a longer time assimilating and processing information because they rely on using all modalities in the learning process when compared to VARK type one learners” (VARK Learn Limited, …show more content…
Therefore, they will learn by “using PowerPoint presentations, the internet as well as other areas where the information is written” (VARK Learning Limited, 2016). Additionally, learning may take the form of rewriting notes and the continuous use glossary” (VARK Learning Limited, 2016). One of the advantage is many consider this to be an admirable quality.
The Kinesthetic Learner
Additionally, there is the kinesthetic modality which refers to learning through involvement. These individuals find learning easier by “literally doing something with their hands, other parts of the body, or just by moving around” (Institute for Learning Styles, n.d.). However, some of the disadvantages are “the inability to sit still during lectures and poor listening skills” (Institute for Learning Styles, n.d.). Of course, it can be derived that sharing information with others through dialogue is not a preferred choice of communication.
The Aural/ Auditory