2. VARK Model
The Visual Style
This style of learning has an important advantage: It makes recollection easier when, in an environment different from where you had learned the information, you see pictures similar to those through which you learned the information. However, a special disadvantage of the visual learning style is the difficulty you experience when only texts and speeches are available for learning, without any visual aids.
The Auditory Style
One special advantage of this style is that you assimilate and retain information without having to see it in texts or pictures. However, the difficulty of learning among silently reading learners in a library for example -is one disadvantage.
The Read/Write Style
The read/write style has the advantage of making them more self-dependent because with their note taking, they can learn much by themselves. However, they face the disadvantage of not being able to learn easily where the only medium of instruction is visual or audio, or where they do not have access to writing materials.
The Kinesthetic Style
The kinesthetic learning style has the advantage of exposing learners faster to practice and evidence: You learn as you practice and practice what you learn; you see the evidence of what you had digested with difficulty from texts or discussions. However, where there are no places to move to for such live experience and nobody to interactive with, you are at a disadvantage.
3. KOLB ’Learning Style
The ‘Creator’ (Diverging style)
Your strengths are taking in information through concrete experience and processing it through your powers of observation. Your imaginative ability enables you to generate many alternative ideas. You love brainstorming. You’re interested in people and are very feeling-oriented.
Where you get stuck
If you rely on these skills too much you can become overwhelmed by alternatives and indecisiveness. Try not to prioritize urgent challenges above important challenges, or treat mere symptoms as challenges
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The ‘Planner’ (Assimilating style)
You have an ability to take in new information abstractly and process disparate observations into an integrated rational explanation. You’re good at inductive reasoning and the creation of models and theories. You’re a systematic planner, a goal setter.
Where you get stuck
Beware of a tendency to create ‘castles in the air’. Your style can often have a slender grip on the practical implications. Avoid premature discussion of solutions and make sure the critical facts are known
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The ‘Decision maker’ (Converging style)
You are able to take in new information in the abstract and process it into a concrete solution. You use hypothetical deductive reasoning to arrive at a single best solution to a question or problem. Your great strength is your ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Where you get stuck
Don’t be too hasty though; your style can lead to a premature definition of the problem. Avoid focusing prematurely or creating unproductive conflict and competition.
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The ‘Do-er’ (Accommodating style)
You are able to take in new information concretely and transform it actively. You have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Your strengths are doing things, carrying out plans and tasks and getting involved in new experiences. You’re more likely to want to learn and work with others, and You are comfortable learning through practical experience.
Where you get stuck
You can be seen as ‘pushy’ and impatient. You can spend a lot of time making trivial improvements or taking the wrong action. Try to win commitment from the rest of the team before taking action. And avoid unnecessary conflict and competition.
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