VAK, or Visual, Auditory and Kinesthetic, refers to one model of learning styles. The VAK model is comprised of three different learning styles, or preferred ways of learning. In some accounts, another style, tactile, is included.
Example
Dunn and Dunn’s model of learning styles, which is frequently used in the American school system, is a VAK model.
In the classroom
Learners can be encouraged to think about their learning style and how it affects their work by trying a quiz to identify their preferences. If they understand how they prefer to think then they can learn how to optimise their work in the classroom, and also try alternative ways.
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Interesting Research:
I read the research on issue number 88 entitled ‘What the Learners Don’t’ Learn, Why?: by Dr. Praggya M. I was surprised to find a lot of similarities with the most common mistakes that our students make in Ecuador. Prespositions are a big deal for them, also they always forget to add the “s”in the third person-present tense. Interesting research.
Adriana Cundar
Riobama-Ecuador