Learning Styles

VARK Model of Learning

Students' learning styles depend on different factors which include their environment, cognitive factors, and other emotional factors. Teachers develop classroom strategies that incorporate all of the styles to ensure that every student is reached. "VARK" stands for the four academic learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, and Kinesthetic.

What kind of learner am I?

Discover How You Learn Best!

Take the quick quiz to the left and count your checks. Which type of learning has the most?

Your answers can give you clues about the learning strategies you may enjoy and find helpful. Keep in mind that you may benefit from using more than one learning approach.

Keep reading to discover tips and tricks that can make studying, understanding, and remembering new information easier!

Try More Than One Strategy! 🧠

You may recognize yourself in more than one category—and that's completely normal. The best strategy can also depend on what you are learning.

For example:

Learning about the human heart?
👀 Look at a labeled diagram.
👂 Explain how blood moves through the heart.
📖 Read about the different parts.
✋ Build or label a model.

The Best Tip: Be an Active Learner⭐

Instead of simply rereading information, try to do something with it:

Explain it in your own words
Practice using the information
Ask yourself questions
Connect it to something you already know
Create examples
Test yourself
Teach someone else

Learning is not about finding one “perfect” learning style. It's about discovering strategies that help you understand, remember, and use what you learn.

Visual Learners 👀

Visual learners often find it helpful to see information presented in a clear and organized way.

Process information using charts and graphs
Need images to explain concepts and ideas
Prefer pictures over words

Helpful Strategies

Use charts, diagrams, graphs, and pictures
Highlight or color-code important information
Create mind maps or concept maps
Turn notes into visual organizers
Watch videos or demonstrations
Use flashcards with images or key words
Write important information where you can see it

💡Tips

Organize your notes with headings and bullet points.
Use different colors to separate important ideas.
Draw a picture or diagram to explain a difficult concept.
Create a visual study guide before a test.

Auditory Learners 👂

Auditory learners may understand and remember information more easily when they hear it or talk about it.

Learns best when the information is spoken
Prefers discussions and lectures
Processes information by talking it through

Helpful Strategies

Read information aloud
Explain a topic to someone else
Participate in class discussions
Listen to educational podcasts or recordings
Study with a partner or group
Ask questions and talk through challenging ideas
Use rhymes, songs, or verbal associations

💡Tips

Talk through your notes instead of only reading them.
Teach the material to a friend, family member, or even yourself.
Record yourself explaining important concepts and listen to the recording later.
Join a study group when appropriate.