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V.A.K Stands for Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic and each of these are the different ways we learn best. The benefit of knowing about V.A.K is because you can discover your learning style so that you know how to get important information to really stick in your mind. Plus when training others, if you work out what their style is you can help them by teaching them in a way that supports maximum memory retention for them too.
Visual
Visual
What to know about Visual learners?
Around 65% of the population are Visual Learners.
They tend to be neat and tidy
They also tend to be fast talkers
How do i know if I'm a visual learner? Ask yourself these questions
Do you like to see demonstrations or slides?
Do you seek out pictures or Diagrams?
How do they learn?
The learn though seeing
They think in pictures or create mental images
They enjoy maps, charts, pictures and videos
What can i do to support my learning if i am a visual Learner?
Try drawing or using graphics
Use a colour coding system to organise your notes
Highlight importants texts
Try illustrating ideas as a picture before writing them down
Use flow charts and diagrams for note taking
Try to visualise the spelling of words or notes to help memorise them
Auditory
Auditory
What to know about Auditory learners?
Around 30% of the population are Auditory Learners.
They are generally good at speaking or presenting
How do i know if I'm an Auditory learner? Ask yourself these questions
Do you prefer verbal instructions?
Do you seek to talk to someone about it? have a discussion?
Do you prefer to call help desks?
How do they learn?
The learn though hearing or listening
The think in words rather than pictures
Highly benefits from study groups
What can i do to support my learning if I'm an Auditory Learner?
Read aloud
Recite the information you wish to learn
Try to use verbal analogise or story telling
Kinaesthetic
Kinaesthetic
What to know about Kinaesthetic learners?
Around only 5% of the population are Kinaesthetic Learners.
Tend to primarily be male
Tend to be Athletes or Musicians
They have a good sense of balance and hand-eye co ordination
How do i know if I'm an Kinaesthetic learner? Ask yourself these questions
Do you prefer to jump right in and work it out yourself?
Do you keep trying over and over to work it out yourself over seeking advice or the instructions?
Do you ignore instructions or directions and try to work out your own way?
How do they learn?
They learn though moving, doing and touching
What can i do to support my learning if I'm an Kinaesthetic Learner?
Role Play. They don't learn by standing still so get them moving and doing
Use Visual study tools
Strangely enough, try reciting a list of items by counting on your fingers
Listen to music whilst studying
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