Learner Analysis − Learning Styles and Demographics


Learning Styles


Many people recognize that each person prefers different learning styles and techniques. Learning styles group common ways that people learn. Everyone has a mix of learning styles. Some people may find that they have a dominant style of learning, with far less use of the other styles. Others may find that they use different styles in different circumstances. There is no right mix. Nor are your styles fixed. You can develop ability in less dominant styles, as well as further develop styles that you already use well.

Types of Learning Styles
1.      Visual
2.      Auditory
3.      Kinesthetic

Visual: If you use the visual style, you prefer using images, pictures, colors, and maps to organize information and communicate with others. You can easily visualize objects, plans and outcomes in your mind's eye. You also have a good spatial sense, which gives you a good sense of direction. You can easily find your way around using maps, and you rarely get lost. When you walk out of an elevator, you instinctively know which way to turn.
whiteboard is a best friend (or would be if you had access to one). You love drawing, scribbling and doodling, especially with colors. You typically have a good dress sense and color balance (although not always!).

Common pursuits and phrases
Some pursuits that make the most use of the visual style are visual art, architecture, photography, video or film, design, planning (especially strategic), and navigation.
You may tend to use phrases like these:
·         Let's look at it differently.
·         See how this works for you.
·         I can't quite picture it.
·         Let's draw a diagram or map.
·         I'd like to get a different perspective.
·         I never forget a face.

Auditory: If you use the auditory style, you like to work with sound and music. You have a good sense of pitch and rhythm. You typically can sing, play a musical instrument, or identify the sounds of different instruments. Certain music invokes strong emotions. You notice the music playing in the background of movies, TV shows and other media. You often find yourself humming or tapping a song or jingle, or a theme or jingle pops into your head without prompting.
Common Pursuits and Phrases
Some pursuits that use the auditory style are playing, conducting, or composing music, and sound engineering (mixing and audiovisual work).
You may tend to use phrases like these:
·         That sounds about right.
·         That rings a bell.
·         It's coming through loud and clear.
·         Tune in to what I'm saying
·         Clear as a bell.
·         That's music to my ears.

Kinesthetic: If the kinesthetic style is more like you, it's likely that you use your body and sense of touch to learn about the world around you. It's likely you like sports and exercise, and other physical activities such as gardening or woodworking. You like to think out issues, ideas and problems while you exercise. You would rather go for a run or walk if something is bothering you, rather than sitting at home.

 You are more sensitive to the physical world around you. You notice and appreciate textures, for example in clothes or furniture. You like 'getting your hands dirty,' or making models, or working out jigsaws.

You typically use larger hand gestures and other body language to communicate. You probably don't mind getting up and dancing either, at least when the time is right. You either love the physical action of theme park rides, or they upset your inner body sense too much and so you avoid them altogether.

When you are learning a new skill or topic, you would prefer to 'jump in' and play with the physical parts as soon as possible. You would prefer to pull an engine apart and put it back together, rather than reading or looking at diagrams about how it works.
The thought of sitting in a lecture listening to someone else talk is repulsive. In those circumstances, you fidget or can't sit still for long. You want to get up and move around.

Common Pursuits and Phrases
Pursuits that involve the physical style include general physical work, mechanical, construction and repair work, sports and athletics, drama and dancing.
You may tend to use phrases like these:
·         That feels right to me.
·         I can't get a grip on this'
·         Stay in touch.
·         Get in touch with'
·         That doesn't sit right with me.
·         I have good feelings about this.
·         My gut is telling me'
·         I follow your drift.


VAK Quiz:
Analyze your information processing style, and how you best learn. People have varying degrees of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic (body oriented) preferences.

https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=vak-quiz-visual-auditory-kinesthetic


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