Learning Styles
"How do I learn?"
The VARK model, developed by Neil Fleming, identifies four primary ways people absorb and process information. Understanding your learning style helps you study more effectively and helps teachers adapt their approach to your needs.
The Four Learning Styles
Most people are a blend of all four styles, but usually have one or two that are strongest. Knowing your blend helps you choose study strategies that work for you.
Visual
See It
You learn best through images, diagrams, charts, and spatial understanding. You think in pictures and need to see information to remember it.
Best study strategies:
Auditory
Hear It
You learn best through listening, discussing, and explaining. You remember what you hear and benefit from verbal instructions and group discussions.
Best study strategies:
Reading/Writing
Read It
You learn best through reading and writing. You prefer text-based information, note-taking, and written assignments.
Best study strategies:
Kinesthetic
Do It
You learn best through hands-on experience, movement, and practice. You need to touch, feel, and do things to truly understand them.
Best study strategies:
Multimodal Learners
Many students score highly in two or more styles — this is completely normal and actually an advantage. Multimodal learners can adapt their study approach to different subjects and situations. The assessment will identify if you are multimodal and suggest how to leverage all your strong channels.