This is actually my first post on this site, so I would like to begin it by introducing myself. My name is Kethlyn, and I am from class T02 of ECH Year 2 (NP).

Okay, enough about me. On to the main topic of this post. As you can see from the title of this post, it says VAK.


So what exactly is VAK?


Well, VAK actually refers to:

Visual
Auditory
Kinesthetic

These are the three main 'channels' that we use as sensory receptors to receive the information that we wish to perceive, understand and remember. Even though every individual has their own unique style of learning, it is said that all of us make use of all three forms of learning. However, we still do have a common preference of learning, which is either in the form of visual, audio or kinesthetic learning.

So you might now be wondering what kind of learner you are, and how to identify as specific type of learner. Read on as I list examples of people who are visual, audio and kinesthetic learners. If you are someone who prefers to watch and listen, rather than read, then scroll down to the video. The video would also be identifying the characteristics of the three types of learning.


How to identify a Visual Learner:

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People who prefer to learn visually can be categorized into two groups: linguistic or spatial. Visual-linguistic learners benefit most by reading and writing tasks. They can quickly understand and retain information that is in written form, so materials such as meeting handouts, notes in class and textbook assignments work well for these learners. Visual-spatial learners do not enjoy reading or writing tasks but instead learn most effectively when graphs, illustrations, color coding and other visual aids are used to present information. People who prefer to learn in this manner tend to associate new information with mental imagery.





How to identify a Auditorial Learner:

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Auditory learners like to receive new information and instructions through listening and speaking. An auditory learner can best absorb information by having a conversation with someone, listening to an audiotape, sitting in a classroom lecture or participating in a presentation. People with this learning preference may enjoy activities that involve brainstorming, debate and other vocal exchanges that take place between people.






And lastly, how to identify a Kinesthetic Learner:

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Kinesthetic learners can be classified as dependent on touch or motion. A kinesthetic learner may appear to be easily distracted by exhibiting excess movement, doodling on notes in class or falling asleep during a long presentation. These learners perform best when encouraged to be active. Teaching techniques that benefit kinesthetic learners involve taking stretch breaks during long presentations, performing activities that involve movement, providing the opportunity for notes to be written or highlighted and playing music when appropriate.




The video






It is important for both teacher and student to identify and know of the learning styles so that learning can be more meaningful and effective for the children. 5 such examples to aid these three different types of learners would be:

1. To provide opportunities for brainstorming sessions so that audio learners can share their opinions as well as learn from those who are providing ideas.

2. To provide activities that involves moving around. These way, the kinesthetic learners are given the opportunity to learn from experience and also apply their knowledge to the hands-on activities.

3. To provide writing materials such as highlighters, pens and markers, and provide sufficient time for them to copy. By doing so, kinesthetic learners can move their hands while taking down important notes.

4. To use graphs, pictures, videos and other visual illustrations in lessons (for Visual learners)

5. To leave space in hand-outs for Visual and Kinesthetic learners to take notes.


This is the end of the post. Thank you for reading!


Till then

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