Learning Styles

How many theories of learning styles are there?

• 1

• 2

• 4

Which of the following are the theories of learning styles you have studied in PSKC?

• The VARK model by Fleming and Baume

• The theory of learning styles by Honey and Mumford

• The theory of experiential cycle by David Kolb

• The theory of multiple intelligence by Howard Gardner

• Theory of creativity

Which of the following VARK stands for?

• V stands for Visual

  A stands for Auditory/Aural (hearing/spearing)

  R stands for Read-write

  K stands for Kinaesthetic

• V stands for Virgo

  A stands for Argue

  R stands for Red

  K stands for King

• V stands for Visual

  A stands for Argue

  R stands for Read-write

  K stands for King

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

According to VARK model people can learn through which of the following techniques?

• Visual

  Auditory/Aural

  Read-write

  Kinaesthetic

• Auditory/Aural

  Read-write

• Read-write

  Kinaesthetic

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Some people do not agree with VARK model and believe that people can learn through other ways as well?

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following are the Honey and Mumford (1996) four styles of learning?

• Activists

  Theorists

  Reflectors

  Pragmatists

• Activists

  Theorists

  Reflectors

  Auditory

Which type of learner you are?

• I am Activist learner because I learn best when:

  •I am involved in new experiences

  • I find myself in the midst of an experience without prior preparation

  •I learn least when:

  •I have to follow the detailed instructions

  •I am made to listen to detailed lectures or read long explanations

• I am a Reflector because I learn best when:

  •Given the opportunity to observe first before acting

  •Given time to think, review and investigate before acting

  •not bound by tight deadlines

  I learn least when:

  •asked to act without preparation

  •Rushed by deadlines

• I am a Theorist because I learn best when:

  •asked to understand the ideas and concepts behind an activity

  •asked to question and probe

  I learn least when:

  •emotions and feelings are emphasized

  •activities are not clearly explained

  •asked to act before knowing the principles and concepts

• I am a Pragmatist because I learn best when:

  •there is a practical benefit to an activity

  •activity involves the application of ideas to find solutions to problems

  I learn least when:

  •there is no practical application

  It is all talk and no immediate action

Kinaesthetic learners...

• prefer to get information by listening

• have difficulty with spoken directions

• learn better when physical activity is involved

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C

Visual learners...

• prefer hands-on learning

• need to see it to know it

• prefer to get information by listening

Auditory learners...

• learn effectively when listening to or speaking about information

• learn best when reading diagrams

• learn best when working alone

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.2B

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.1.C