VARK Analysis
The VARK questionnaire was developed by Fleming and Mills (1992) to show
students their individual learning preferences. The VARK acronym stands for Visual,
Aural, Read/Write, and Kinesthetic, referring to sensory modalities that reflect the
teacher and student learning style. It is the way we take in and use information. The
Visual is graphic information, the Aural is lectures and discussions, the Read/Write is
printed information, and Kinesthetic is experience using sight, sound, and touch
(Fleming & Mills, 1992). For example the visual learner would prefer being taught with
written instructions, the aural would prefer a verbal explanation, and the kinesthetic
would like a demonstration and then try it. …show more content…
They think in pictures and create vivid mental
images to learn and keep the information. Visuals learn from looking at pictures, videos,
maps, diagrams, handouts, and charts. Their skills can be seen in designing, painting
sketching, constructing, understanding charts and graphs, and they have a good sense of
direction. If one is teaching a visual student you should use graphics to reinforce learning.
Suggest color-coding to organize notes and assignments and highlight pertinent notes Encourage good note taking to review later and directions should be written. Visualizing
the spelling of words or facts helps with retention of information. Reading maps,
brochures, instructions, reviews, and recipes would be their preferred way to learn.
Aural people learn through listening. They learn best from verbal lectures
discussions. Generally aurals are very good listener with good speaking and presenting
skills. They will think in words instead of pictures. Some of their skills will be storytelling, remembering information, teaching, explaining, speaking, and listening.
Teaching students with aural inclinations would be to read aloud, recite information, …show more content…
Reading books, travel brochures, recipes, and using the internet would be their learning preference
Kinesthetic is from the Greek meaning muscular movement and sensation. Kinesthetic
lean by moving, doing, and touching. They prefer hands on experience and express
themselves through movement. Their information is processed with interactions within
their surroundings and can be distracted easily due to the need to be active and explore.
Skills include physical coordination, acting, crafts, hands to create or build, dancing, and
hands on experimenting. Kinesthetic learners can be best taught by using models or role
playing. Listening to music while studying is helpful. Memorizing or listening to lecture
tape is best done by walking or moving. Imagining a vacation, tasting food while
following a recipe, test driving a car, and experiencing life would be their way of getting
information and learning.
Writer’s Learning Preference and Strategy The writer’s learning preference is Multimodal (AK), with the emphasis on aural and
kinesthetic. Aural preferred learning is lectures and discussion and kinesthetic
The VARK questionnaire was developed by Fleming and Mills (1992) to show
students their individual learning preferences. The VARK acronym stands for Visual,
Aural, Read/Write, and Kinesthetic, referring to sensory modalities that reflect the
teacher and student learning style. It is the way we take in and use information. The
Visual is graphic information, the Aural is lectures and discussions, the Read/Write is
printed information, and Kinesthetic is experience using sight, sound, and touch
(Fleming & Mills, 1992). For example the visual learner would prefer being taught with
written instructions, the aural would prefer a verbal explanation, and the kinesthetic
would like a demonstration and then try it. …show more content…
They think in pictures and create vivid mental
images to learn and keep the information. Visuals learn from looking at pictures, videos,
maps, diagrams, handouts, and charts. Their skills can be seen in designing, painting
sketching, constructing, understanding charts and graphs, and they have a good sense of
direction. If one is teaching a visual student you should use graphics to reinforce learning.
Suggest color-coding to organize notes and assignments and highlight pertinent notes Encourage good note taking to review later and directions should be written. Visualizing
the spelling of words or facts helps with retention of information. Reading maps,
brochures, instructions, reviews, and recipes would be their preferred way to learn.
Aural people learn through listening. They learn best from verbal lectures
discussions. Generally aurals are very good listener with good speaking and presenting
skills. They will think in words instead of pictures. Some of their skills will be storytelling, remembering information, teaching, explaining, speaking, and listening.
Teaching students with aural inclinations would be to read aloud, recite information, …show more content…
Reading books, travel brochures, recipes, and using the internet would be their learning preference
Kinesthetic is from the Greek meaning muscular movement and sensation. Kinesthetic
lean by moving, doing, and touching. They prefer hands on experience and express
themselves through movement. Their information is processed with interactions within
their surroundings and can be distracted easily due to the need to be active and explore.
Skills include physical coordination, acting, crafts, hands to create or build, dancing, and
hands on experimenting. Kinesthetic learners can be best taught by using models or role
playing. Listening to music while studying is helpful. Memorizing or listening to lecture
tape is best done by walking or moving. Imagining a vacation, tasting food while
following a recipe, test driving a car, and experiencing life would be their way of getting
information and learning.
Writer’s Learning Preference and Strategy The writer’s learning preference is Multimodal (AK), with the emphasis on aural and
kinesthetic. Aural preferred learning is lectures and discussion and kinesthetic