Learning Styles.

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 According to the VARK system, there are four types of learing styles which are visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and reading/writing.


Visual learning style.

Visual learners are individuals who prefer to take in their information visually be that with maps, graphs, diagrams, charts, and others. However, they don't necessarily respond well to photos or videos, rather needing their information using different visual aids such as patterns and shapes. 






Auditory learning style.

Auditory learners are individuals who learn better when they take in information in auditory form when it is heard or spoken. They are prone to sorting their ideas after speaking, rather than thinking ideas through before. Since, to them, saying things out loud helps them understand the concept. 




Kinesthetic learing style.

Kinesthetic learners prefer to learn by doing. They enjoy a handson experience. They are usually more in touch with reality and more connected to it, which is why they require using tactile experience to understand something better. 









Reading/Writing.

Reading/writing learners consume information best when it's in words, whether that's by writing it down or reading it. To them, text is more powerful than any kind of visual or auditory representation of an idea. These individuals usually perform very well on written assignments. 










How Do Students Learn Best?

Given that everyone has a unique learning method, it would be wrong to say that a specific learning  style is the best way to go. However, understanding your own style of learning is very important to your studies.

Since the way someone best consumes information can be a deciding factor in their academic success, understanding what kind of learner they are is vital. You can do this by trying all four methods of learning, and then deciding which one helps you remember best. Once you know what kind of style fits you, you can tailor your studies to fit your needs.

On the other hand, even teachers need to be aware of the many different learning styles they might encounter when teaching. Though it is easier for one idividual to understand and incorporate a specific learning style to get better results. 

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