...VARK Analysis Paper Rebecca Rivera Grand Canyon University July 23, 2016 Abstract The acronym VARK stands for visual, aural, read and kinesthetic comprised if 16 question to analysis and gain a better understanding of personal learning styles (VARK a guide to learning styles, 2016). Understanding of personal learning style aids in the ability to teach others in a variety of styles to ensure that the learner has an understanding on new information. An analysis of an individual study will aid in the understanding of how the VARK learning styles can be applied. VARK Analysis Paper The VARK system was developed in 1987 by Neil Fleming to aid in understanding and providing strategies through a series of questions to evaluate how a person learns (VARK a guide to learning styles, 2016). As diverse as the human population is so being the different styles of learning that can be used to understand new knowledge. There are four categories to the VARK learning style. The acronym VARK represents these categories being visual, auditory/aural, read/write and kinesthetic. A detailed analysis of an individual study including VARK analysis, ones preferred learning strategies compared to ones identified style and how it can influence teaching and learning. The VARK questionnaire is comprised of 16 questions and can have more than one answer creating very individualized results. After completion of the questionnaire the highest score was in read/write category at 11. Next was the category...
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...VARK Analysis Paper VARK Analysis Paper The VARK (visual, aural, reading/writing, and kinesthetic) questionnaire was designed in 1987 by Mr. Neil D. Fleming, educator, Christchurch, New Zealand, to help students, educator and business professionals understand the different learning preferences and receive feedback and provide strategies to accommodate the difference learning preferences. The learning preferences are broken down into four different preference types, visual, aural, reading/writing, kinesthetic. Two additional learning styles are multimodal type 1 and multimodal type 2, which are different combinations or more than one learning preference. People who are visual learners use diagrams, maps, charts, and graphs. Aural learners are able to grasp better understanding of material being taught by hearing and listening, and would prefer lectures, group discussions, email and radio. Reading/writing learners prefer text based modalities such as text books, internet reading, manuals, reports and writing assignments. Kinesthetic learner’s find that they prefer hands-on experiences, demonstrations, simulations and instructional videos. Multimodal type 1 learners have more than one type of preference to engage in learning and base their learning on the situation, whereas type 2 need to learn from all four preferences and take time to learn information, although have broader and deeper understanding of the subject matter. (Fleming, 2009) Multimodal learners...
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...VARK Analysis Paper Arlenee Maldonado Grand Canyon University: Family Centered Health Promotion 429 October 19, 2014 VARK Analysis Paper In order for students to maximize their learning experience, they need to be aware of their learning styles. In 1987 Dr. Neil D. Fleming developed the VARK inventory questionnaire in an effort to help students become better learners and promote faculty development (Marcy, 2001). VARK is an acronym for, visual, aural, read/write, and kinesthetic, this is a 16-question questionnaire with multiple responses for each question. Upon the completion of the questionnaire it provides a score along with the corresponding learning style that best fits along with identified learning strategies. It is important for students to know their fit for learning style in order to be successful and reach their full learning potential. This paper will discuss the VARK questionnaire results of the author of this paper. Summary of Preferred Learning Style Upon completion of the VARK questionnaire the author scored a 0 in visual, 4 in aural, 5 in read/write and scoring the highest of a 9 in kinesthetic, making the author a kinesthetic learner. A kinesthetic learner is a very hands on person and they use all their senses, touch, smell, sight, taste, and hearing in order to learn better. According to the VARK questionnaire website kinesthetic learners want to experience things in order to fully understand the concepts. The VARK website also states that, “ideas...
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...VARK Analysis Paper Tonya Kelly Grand Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Serina Madden August 03, 2014 VARK Analysis Paper Learning style is a way of learning that helps an individual learn best by a given modality (Cherry, 2014). Individuals typically display diverse modes of learning with multiple and varied talents with differing modalities of learning (Kumar, Smriti, Pratap, & Krishnee, 2012). The VAK instrument was expanded by Fleming and Mills in 1992 into the VARK. The original VAK founded in 1970 was original Visual, Aural, and Kinesthetic learning (Bernardes & Hannah, 2009, p. 1-12). The Read-Write method was added to comprise of the VARK and the questionnaire was created with 16 multiple choice questions with four items each corresponding to the four sensory modalities V for visual, A for aural, R for read-write, and K for Kinesthetic (Bernardes & Hannah, 2009). The questionnaire, which is accessible online, is very easy to complete. The VARK instrument can help the student determine their learning style and enable them to apply specific strategies that fit into their preferred learning style and modality. An individual taking the VARK questionnaire with scores of Visual 11, Aural 7, Read-Write 14, and Kinetic 10 would indicate that the preferred or primary method of learning would be the Read-Write method or modality. The Scores of Visual 11 and Kinesthetic of 10 could indicate that the individual could also possibly be a multi-modal...
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...VARK Analysis Paper Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V January 20, 2013 VARK Analysis Paper According to the VARK Questionnaire, kinesthetic is the type of learning style that is the strongest. There is a big difference in the scoring, where the highest score was kinesthetic at an 11 and the lowest score of 4 went to aural. Visual and read/write scored about the same where visual is a 5 and read/write is at a 6. Taking the VARK questionnaire has been able to bring to light a lot of issues and insecurities about preparing for assignments and exams. Knowing which learning style a person is and understanding the proper strategies for learning can help increase the knowledge base for that person. The learning style that has proven best for this student is more of a hands-on approach of the material that is being taught. It is similar to jumping into the deep end of the pool when first starting to learn how to swim. The online program has had better success with this method compared to a lecture and exam setting. Seeing the whole picture first and then breaking down the steps that build up to the final product helps understand and retain the information. This is similar to a study performed to see the optimal learning environment of students in the healthcare field. Kim A. Noble conducted a study and found that “nursing students were classified as more field-dependent than students in other health-related disciplines” (2008, pg 245). Which makes it a little hard...
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...VARK Analysis Paper Jasell Wilson-Ferguson Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V-0500 June 14, 2015 VARK Analysis Paper Not all learners are the same. Each individual has a complex system and unique way of thinking and learning. Nurses encounter a population that is broad and diverse across the board. Nurses must be able to adapt and decipher the best ways of connecting with the client, to facilitate learning and understanding of needed knowledge and/or skills. Learning styles are different and unique ways used by individuals as they prepare to learn and recall information (Ranganath, 2015). A tool that can be used to assess and assist with figuring out the preferred learning style for a student and/or client, is the VARK questionnaire. This is a system that was developed by Neil Fleming in 1987. The VARK questionnaire consists of 16 questions with four options to choose from for each question. More than one option may be chosen. The questionnaire is then scored V, A, R, K. Based on the scoring, the questionnaire decipher a student’s preferred learning style. The VARK system addresses learning styles, and gives strategies that promote learning more effectively. VARK identifies four predominant learning styles; (V) visual, (A) aural, (R) reading/writing, and (K) kinesthetic. When used in various combinations, the learner’s preferred learning style is described as multimodal (VARK, 2015). As described by Fleming, a visual learner is someone who learns...
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...VARK Analysis Paper “The background of the student population in any university is very diverse. This includes varied socioeconomic background, wide ranging ages of students, varied cultural background, prior education experiences, levels of competency and preparedness, and preferred learning strategies” (Prithishkumar & Michael, 2014, p. 184). How can a teacher determine their teaching strategies to better assist with learning among such a diverse culture of students? The VARK, may very well be the solution for both teacher and student. “The VARK learning style model was introduced by Neil Fleming in 2006. VARK is an acronym, which stands for visual, aural, read/write, and kinesthetic modalities” (Prithishkumar & Michael, 2014, p. 184). The VARK is a short questionnaire that identifies the participants’ sensory modality preference. Helping the learner understanding how they learn and receive information. The verdict on the VARK learning assessment is that the writer falls into the category of the multimodal. This means she has a couple different learning preferences. Which was not a real surprise to her taking in consideration she prefers to listen to lectures but also enjoys hands on approach to learning as well. Taking a closer look at what this means for the writer and her preferred learning, what does multimodal mean anyways? According to the designer of the VARK, multimodal means that the learner prefers to learn using multiple learning modes. Whether or not the...
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...VARK Analysis Paper Theresia Torczon Grand Canyon University: NRS 429V 8/24/2014 VARK Analysis Paper The results of the VARK questionnaire revealed a multimodal learning preference, with the scores being strongest in the modes of Visual, Read/Write and Kinesthetic (VRK). The multiple preferences suggest a greater ability to match or align the modes in learning or interaction with others. The total VARK score exceeds the 30 needed to show a tendency to use all preferred modes in combination to achieve a proper understanding ("Multimodal study strategies," 2011). Robertson, Smellie, Wilson, & Cox (2011) noted that students can enhance their future learning by identifying the four characteristics of learning styles used in VARK (Visual, Auditory, Reader/writer, Kinesthetic). Watching people in action such as on videos as well as using diagrams and charts are examples that would benefit those with a preference for the visual learning style. Those who prefer the auditory learning style typically enjoy talking about ideas and situations with others as well as hearing stories from them. In the case of those who are classified as reader/writers, they are known as prolific note-takers who rely on textbooks and writing down facts and stories in journals. For the kinesthetic learners, they favor hands-on experience and practice in "real world" settings as well as global learning. In addition to the four different sensory modalities, the VARK questionnaire includes the extra...
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...VARK Analysis Paper DEENELLA BARRIENTOS GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY VARK Analysis Paper VARK is a questionnaire that provides users with a profile of their learning preferences (vark-learn.com, n.d., para. 1). Learning styles or preferences can be defined “as the complex manner in which, and conditions in which, learners most efficiently and most effectively perceive, process, store, and recall what they are attempting to learn” (Crannell & Martinez Witte, 2012, p. 2). These preferences then can be used as an advantage to knowing ways to receive and give information. VARK signifies the learning preferences of visual, aural, read/write, and kinesthetic. The VARK questionnaire was developed by Neil D. Fleming to make people aware of the variety of different styles to learning. The questionnaire has 16 simple questions that assist to identify the four categories of learning style. Some people may have two or three learning styles fitting them into the category of multimodal. Approximately 60% of any population fits into this category (vark-learn.com, n.d., para 1). The multimodal learner is able to have the flexibility to adapt to different styles of learning or use their styles in a combination approach to learning. So, depending on the instructor, teaching mode, and learning setting, the multimodal learner is able to identify when to shift between learning styles. The visual learner prefers to use pictures, posters, slides, colors, and diagrams to organize information...
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...Running head: VARK ANALYSIS VARK Analysis Paper Catherine L. Cook Grand Canyon University: NRS 429v Family Centered Health Promotion Professor Mishalene Fisher RN, MSN, CPN July 1, 2012 In order for students to be successful beyond the classroom, they must retain and use what they have learned. True learning is when one can use the information obtained. People learn in different ways. In this paper, the VARK learning analysis quiz and learning styles will be discussed as well as the advantages and implications of understanding one’s learning style. The acronym VARK stands for visual, aural, read/write, and kinesthetic. Neil Fleming and Colleen Mills designed a questionnaire for students of all walks of life to help them identify their individual learning style. The different categories identified by creators of the questionnaire are sensory modalities that people use to learn (Fleming & Mills, 2011). The quiz is 16 simple questions that break down one’s learning style into the mentioned four categories. Some may find that they score the same or overlap in several of the categories making them multimodal learners. Visual learners are those who take in and process information that is in a visual format such as maps, graphs, charts and diagrams that take the place of the written word (Fleming & Mills, 2011). It is interesting to note that television, movies, photographs or power-point format are not considered tools for teaching visual learners. “Visual...
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...VARK Analysis: How I Learn Best Grand Canyon University: NRS- 429V December 8, 2013 VARK Analysis: How I Learn Best The VARK Questionnaire is an assessment compiled by Fleming and Miles (1992) that analyzes different styles of learning and enables students to adapt to their learning preferences. There are four different styles that are addressed at the end of the questionnaire including: visual, aural, read/write, and kinesthetic learning. The test subject is scored at the end of the questionnaire based on their answers to various questions. “VARK focuses on the sensory modality dimension of learning, or the way that information is taken in and processed by a learner” (Sinclaire, 2012, p. 79). After completing the assessment the student is able to analyze their identified learning style, and reflect on ways to alter their study habits accordingly. Summary of the Student’s Learning Style After the student completed the questionnaire she scored highest in the kinesthetic learning style. The kinesthetic learning style reflects on the learner’s ability to experience and utilize knowledge through the application of the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. The learner dives into the physical aspects of the subject, actually touching the parts, not relying on diagrams alone to explain how it works. This is the “hands-on learner” who learns better when movement is integrated, and they “need to do things to be able to understand” (Fleming, 2013). Kinesthetic...
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...VARK Analysis Paper Sensory preferences influence the way in which students learn. Neil Fleming’s VARK (Visual, Aural, Read/write, and Kinesthetic sensory modalities) Model is one of the most widely used tools to categorize various types of learning styles. Fleming notes these sensory modalities can occur separately or in combinations and can alter over time within the person. This tool can be used to guide teachers in preparing classes that utilize each of these areas according to the pupils’ needs. Students may also utilize the VARK to discover their favored learning style and take full advantage of their educational experience by utilizing the tools that will benefit them the most. (Fleming, 2011) Having taken the VARK questionnaire, at http://www.vark-learn.com/english/page.asp?p=questionnaire, it took less than five minutes and then the results were quickly obtained. Individual scores received indicated a multimodal learning preference which included almost equal weights in visual, aural, read/write, and kinesthetic with a total score of 50. It was noted that around 60% of people fit within this category. Personal preferred learning strategies have been an obvious combination of visual, aural, reading & writing, and to a lesser extent kinesthetic. The strongest of these has been visual to the point that not only is color pen or font used but also various colors of highlighting. This strategy has been used for over 35 years and has worked well. Leite, Svinicki, and Shi...
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...VARK Analysis Paper Grand Canyon University Family-Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V February 12, 2015 VARK Analysis Paper Learning styles do not dictate a person’s intelligence or their abilities to learn; instead it explains why some learner’s process information acquired differently than others. How a student retains knowledge depends on how that learner comprehends and process the information. VARK learning analysis quiz and learning style is a study to determine one’s learning style. VARK is an acronym for visual learning style, auditory learning style, reading/writing learning style and kinesthetic learning style. This paper discuses all the different learning styles but focuses on the Kinesthetic learning style and strategies that may offer an easier way to retain and enjoy any learning experience After taking the VARK learning analysis quiz it was determined that this authors learning style is more kinesthetic with a score of 14. “Kinesthetic learning is a learning style in which learning takes place by the students carrying out physical activities, rather than listening to a lecture or watching demonstrations,”("Kinesthetic learning," 2010, para. 1). Kinesthetic intelligence makes up about five percent of the population and was originally coupled with having tactile abilities or using the body to do something. According to the theory of learning styles, termed as “discovery learners”, kinesthetic learners struggle with reading or listening and have realization...
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...Vark Analysis Paper Colleen Kayser April 19, 2015 Grand Canyon University: Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429v Renita K. Holmes, DNP, RN Vark is a designed questionnaire which helps individuals to determine which types of learning strategies would be most beneficial to their success. It analyzes an individual’s answers to several questions and computes a score in each strategy area. These strategy areas are as follows: visual strategies, aural strategies, read/write strategies, and kinesthetic strategies. Your preferred strategy guides the way you learn. These also change the way you absorb info represent experiences, the way you remember information, and even the choice of your words. After completing the Vark questionnaire personally it was determined that I learn with a mild visual learning preference. My scores were broken down into a 6 for visual, 2 for aural, 4 for read/write and a 4 for kinesthetic. “The visual learners learn best by seeing” (‘The VARK Questionnaire | VARK’, n.d.). This group prefers to see material being presented in a visual form rather that a written one. The visual learners prefer to use or benefit from the use of “different formats, space, graphs, charts and diagrams, maps and plans” (‘The VARK Questionnaire | VARK’, n.d.). It was in this area that the score obtained was the highest being a six. The aural section defines determines that people prefer to learn through “discussions, stories, guest speakers...
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...Vark Analysis Paper Cheryl Smith Grand Canyon University Family Centered Health Promotion NRS-429V Colleen Darrow March 9, 2014 Vark Analysis Paper Learning Style is the way individuals begin to concentrate on, process, internalize and remember new and difficult academic information (Dunn & Griggs, 2000). There are many different models of learning styles. The Kolb model, Honey & Mumford model and Felder & Silverman models are just a few. According to the Kolb model there are five different learning styles. These are Aural, Reading/Writing, Kinesthetic, Visual and Multimodal. Kinesthetic learning style uses all of your senses i.e.; sight, hearing, taste, touch and smell. This is a familiar learning style for me. It is more of a hands on approach to learning. Some examples of this kind of learning are case studies, real-life examples, collections of things, laboratories and trial and error. Kinesthetic learners do best when what they are learning is relevant to them or their life experience. They are confident and can solve problems when facing a difficult situation (Shahin Gholami and Mohammad S. Bagheri. (2013). Kinesthetic learners condense their notes making them into a learnable package with photos, examples, and relevant material that relate to real life. Kinesthetic people like to answer practice questions and do role playing as a means of studying for exams. People with Reading/Writing learning style also like to answer practice questions as a way of studying...
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