VARK Learning Style - NTET For Ayurveda

Summary

In this NTT (Nursery Teacher Training) class, Dr. Abhilash RK introduces the concept of Work Learning Styles and Work Learning Models. The lecture focuses on four main learning styles: visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic. Visual learners use images, diagrams, and charts to retain information, while auditory learners prefer listening and repeating material. Reading/writing learners benefit from repeated reading and writing, and kinesthetic learners learn best through physical activities and hands-on experiences. Dr. Abhilash emphasizes how these styles can be applied for better retention and understanding, aiding students in their NTT exam preparation with comprehensive resources and practice materials.

Takeaways

• 😀 The NTT exam form date has been extended, providing more time for those who haven't applied yet.
• 😀 The NTT syllabus has been revised, with some points removed and new ones added, including a change in the structure of assessment methods.
• 😀 The 'WARK Learning Model' categorizes learners based on their preferred sensory modalities for absorbing and processing information: Visual, Auditory, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic.
• 😀 Visual learners prefer using images, diagrams, and charts to retain information more effectively than through reading alone.
• 😀 Auditory learners benefit from listening and speaking to absorb information, such as through lectures, discussions, or audio materials.
• 😀 Reading/Writing learners prefer writing notes and reading texts repeatedly to reinforce their memory of topics.
• 😀 Kinesthetic learners excel when they can engage in hands-on activities, real-life experiences, or physical movement to understand a topic.
• 😀 Teachers can use techniques like mind mapping, color coding, and video aids to help visual learners retain information.
• 😀 Auditory learners can use podcasts, group discussions, and oral instructions to improve their learning experience.
• 😀 Kinesthetic learning, such as field trips and experiential activities, is especially effective for younger students, making learning more interactive and memorable.
• 😀 The speaker encourages students to utilize the available resources on the coaching platform, which include PDFs, video lectures, and practice MCQs for comprehensive exam preparation.

Q & A

What is the Work Learning Model?

The Work Learning Model is a framework that categorizes learners based on their preferred sensory modalities for absorbing and processing information. It focuses on four primary learning styles: Visual, Auditory, Reading & Writing, and Kinesthetic.

What are the main learning styles in the Work Learning Model?

The main learning styles in the Work Learning Model are Visual, Auditory, Reading & Writing, and Kinesthetic. Each style focuses on different methods of absorbing and retaining information.

How does a Visual learner retain information?

A Visual learner retains information by using images, diagrams, charts, and other visual aids. They prefer seeing information presented in a visual format, such as mind maps or colored diagrams.

What types of aids can help Visual learners understand and remember information?

Visual learners can benefit from using mind maps, color coding, charts, diagrams, and videos to help them understand and retain information.

What is the primary method for Auditory learners to absorb information?

Auditory learners absorb information primarily through listening. They often retain information by listening to lectures, discussions, podcasts, or audio recordings and repeating the information out loud.

What activities help Auditory learners remember information?

Auditory learners benefit from activities like listening to podcasts, engaging in group discussions, participating in oral instructions, and repeating information aloud to reinforce their memory.

How do Reading & Writing learners prefer to study?

Reading & Writing learners prefer to study by reading and writing. They retain information by reading textbooks and writing notes or summarizing information through writing exercises.

What strategies can help Reading & Writing learners improve retention?

Reading & Writing learners can improve retention by creating short notes, reading textbooks repeatedly, writing summaries, and making lists to organize their thoughts.

What is the learning preference of Kinesthetic learners?

Kinesthetic learners prefer learning through physical activities, hands-on experiences, and movement. They remember information better when it is connected to real-life examples or practical exercises.

What kind of activities help Kinesthetic learners retain information?

Kinesthetic learners benefit from engaging in field trips, experiments, role-playing activities, or any hands-on tasks that allow them to physically interact with the subject matter to enhance understanding and memory.