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Your AK Preference
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P West said:
I never knew there was a name for how I learn, “Kinesthetic” that’s me, always has been as far back as I can remember. I wish learning styles could be implemented in the public-school systems.
Amanda Khanya Gcwensa said:
With the AK learning style, I find it easier to learn things in a more versatile way. Because you can understand different things using different methods of learning, it’s helpful to switch to whatever works best for you to learn different things.
Isabella Garcia said:
My learning style is AK which feels accurate. I used to think that I was good at every learning style, and to some extent I am. However, when I switched to online learning, I realized how much I needed to hear and be able to ask questions. I am a naturally curious person and used to bug my teachers by asking them in depth questions until I realized that they themselves do not know. I love when teachers show us examples of how what we’re learning is applied in real life. If I’m learning a new equation I need to know why it works/how it was discovered to help me understand how and when to apply it. In science I ask questions to help me place what we are learning into a familiar/applicable environment. While I can copy notes from a slideshow and ace a test, I love it when a teacher talks and expands upon them. I want to hear them elaborate upon this history while I copy the notes. It helps me get the full picture and know what questions to ask and research on my own.
Wayne said:
My VARK score is V 1, A 19, Read/Write 11 and K 14.
I am learning a second language and I am really struggling to retain what is being tought via visual, verbal, written and audio teaching in live, face to face classes. It makes you ask yourself whether or not languages are your thing? Most of my classmates appear to be moving ahead faster than me. I am hoping that VARK can help me to recognise how I can improve by highlighting where/what I should be focusing on in terms of my learning style.
Heather Lander said:
With preferences for the Aural and Kinesthetic modes, I would say lots of conversation practice would be key for you. Keep in mind that just listening in class isn’t enough – you need to be ACTIVELY processing the information, and you need to be doing it often. You can find more information about active learning here: https://vark-learn.com/active-learning-and-vark/ A few ideas: When you don’t have someone to practice conversation with, think about what you are doing during the day (outside of the language class) and try to use the language you have learned to describe what you are doing. If you can’t work out how to say something, note it down so that you can look it up later. Language learning apps including audio components may also be useful as they facilitate regular practice and repetition to embed your learning.
Ronan said:
I think I always lumped myself in with K learners but found that I do absorb a lot of knowledge when discussing things with people during my current course. I think the only inaccuracy I have is that I also learn really well when I watch someone and then repeat what they did but not sure if that is considered visual learning or not. For me I always called it copy cat like it was some skill out of a video game.
Heather Lander said:
Ronan your “copy cat” technique is also a Kinesthetic strategy, so fits well with your learning style. Kinesthetic strategies are about experiences of the real world, so this includes demonstrations and trying things out yourself. Visual strategies are more to do with the graphical representation of information (maps, graphs, charts, diagrams and so on), so they are probably not the sort of thing you prefer.
Isa said:
I think the results are pretty good. It gives me a pretty good idea about how I am and how I like to learn. I somewhere knew all this but VARK made it clear for me.
Glenna said:
I have always described myself as a hands-on learner/visual. This questionnaire shows I am a multimodal (AK) learner. i take notes and write steps when I am learning something new. i also love discussions.
Yu said:
AK here, this might be stemming from my abundant love of video essays and laboratory practices, where you know everything you could possibly absorb from the experiences to be processed within yourself or with others. Unfortunately, sometimes I’ll have to need subtitles even when it’s in my native languages or English because… audio/technical problems or pronunciation. But for some reason, I love visual things like colour and structures, fashion and architecture, and conceptual math is hardly a stranger to me. Guess I need help in that department lmao.
Christian G said:
I considered myself a visual learner; the quiz shows that I am a Multimodal a mixture of Aural and Kinesthetic strategies (AK). This is accurate since I do like rewriting notes and listening to recordings of the notes. I also like watching recordings of the subject I am learning about in the moment several times until I feel like I understand the topic fully. I also discuss what I feel something means with my peers to compare with my understanding and get a broader understating of the topic.
Dilubech Samil said:
I am happy to know that I am not alone in my learning style. I worried when I started taking class online. I thought, will I be able to digest information without physical presentation of instructor where I can ask for help. Surprisingly, I love it because we discuss, provide feedback, sharing personal experiences. I am satisfied to find out the type of learning I prefer.
Bienvenida Doyle said:
AK preferences made sense to me. I found kinesthetic strategies to be complementary to my personality. I find discussions, talking, and questioning very rewarding. It totally makes sense that I enjoy podcasts and learn by listening and discussing.
Kathleen Ballantyne said:
So, as a music teacher (and one that specializes in choral music/conducting) this makes SO MUCH SENSE! One of the things I struggle with as a music educator is finding inroads for students who experience music and music-making differently than I do.
Joel Bodder said:
Reading what people with the AK like was really weird, it was very accurate. Reading the Aural preferences was almost too accurate.
Sarah said:
The concept that I have misunderstood the way I learn my whole life is just mind-blowing. As a Kinesthetic and Auditory Learner, I have always assumed my inattentiveness in class was ADD. Now I know that its mostly because power point is not my learning style. Thank heavens! This will change my life!
Dilubech Samil said:
That’s what I thought! I drift off when I watch a presentation with outlines of information. Even trying to take notes from the presentation is useless.
Yu said:
Indeed, even though aesthetical, if the presentation style and carry-way is boring it’s boring. I was assumed to be inattentive, but well yeah I guess we need personalized learning styles be accomodated ASAP. And yes, taking notes or reading without curious intention IS a waste of time in life.
Ngan Nguyen said:
I love doing things and learn from them. It’s so glad to know that I’m not the only one.
Dilubech Samil said:
Yes. It’s good to know that we are not alone. I used to wonder how do people get all information in, when all they do is jot down few words when listening to lectures?
Haddy Jobarteh said:
AK preferences laid out all of the different learning styles i might have. This makes it easier for me to choose which learning style is best for me.
Robert said:
I thought that Kinesthetic learning was my strength, however through the survey I discovered that audio was my highest at 10 points with Kinesthetic at 8 points.
Dilubech Samil said:
Same here. Now I realized that I confused myself when I take notes because, eventually I start writing sentences, worrying that I might miss everything from reading. Now I know that I am AK.