
VAK LEARNING STYLES; A MODEL FOR UNDERSTANDING PREFERENCES
What is the VAK Learning Model?
Visual: a
visually dominant learner picks up and retains information more quickly when
they are presented with the knowledge visually. They engage more when
presented with pictures, diagrams, charts and visual aids.
Auditory: an
auditory dominant learner is better at picking up and retaining information by
listening to it. They respond more to stories, interactive speech, picking up
on stressed upon key words and etc.
Kinaesthetic: for
a kinaesthetic learner, they would prefer learning new information and skills
by either physically interacting with the object, or physically testing out new
information. They are more likely to learn by doing physical activity, through
games and hand movements etc.
How to Detect what the Dominant VAK Learning Style Is?
The VAK model interprets the three ways through
which people commonly learn things. While everyone uses a mixture of these
three styles, usually one method is more dominant than others are. So what does
the VAK model include?
Students and teachers alike use various methods to
study and learn. Making notes, reading books, using the internet and
attending lectures are some of the many ways of learning. We all have a
way that we prefer to learn; we may not realise which that is or even why we
prefer a method.
It is crucial for educators to specifically
familiarise themselves with their dominant learning style. Educators need to be
able to identify the learning preference of all their students. Since normal
classes consist of a varied group of students, it is best to use different
teaching methods to engage the whole classroom and effectively conduct the
sessions. Where possible it is better to also interact with each student
individually and recognise which way of learning is most suitable for them.
This way, teachers would be able to better guide and help the students learn
new things effectively.
One way to identify an individual’s learning
preference is by focusing on how they respond to situations and conversation.
For example;
Visual: They
respond by using words such as; “I see what you mean”, “I get the picture”, “I
remember seeing that” etc. Any words or phrase that can be attributed to their
visual senses can indicate their dominant style.
Auditory: They
respond by using phrases such as; “I hear what you’re saying”, “What you say
makes sense”, “That rings a bell” “I remember you once mentioned it” or etc.
Any phrase that implies that they are referring to their sense of hearing for
recall indicates their dominant style.
Kinaesthetic: They
usually use phrases that refer to their experiences and their sense of touch.
For example; “Let me try that”, “It feels right”, “I remember doing that” etc.
Why is it important to learn the VAK Learning Model?
As a professional, you have a responsibility to
develop your own skills to be better able to perform your role. This
model is vital in terms of how to understand the needs of each of your
students.
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