學習風格可以根據學習者在學習過程中使用的不同方法和偏好來定義。大多數的學習者們會發(fā)現，沒人都有一種特別個人的學習方式和技巧，，很少根本不使用其他的風格。如果一個學習者的主要學習風格與他的活動相關性甚小或者無關，她就有可能發(fā)展非主要學習風格的能力。因此，我們可以得出結論說，學習的最好方法是具有發(fā)現與自己所學有關的學習風格的能力。

VAL模式是視覺、聽覺、動覺型學習風格模式的縮寫。照這個模式的理論，大多數人都要一個主要學習風格，但有些人甚至也許會擁有三種相互平衡的混合學習風格。VAL模式的描述如下：

視覺：看與讀
視覺學習者通過看表演，看圖片或閱讀的方式學的最好。相比于聽解釋，這些人更喜歡圖片和空間理解。與這種學習風格相適應的教學方式之一是展示。

Learning style can be defined as the different methods and preferences used by learners in the process of learning. Individual learning style and techniques abound in such a way that learners discover that they have a particular learning style with little or no use of the other styles. It is also possible for a learner to develop ability in less dominant learning styles with respect to an activity with little or no use of his/her predominant learning style. Hence, we can conclusively say that the best way to learn depends on the person's ability to discover his/her own learning style with respect to the activity involved.

The VAK model is the abbreviated form of the Visual-Auditory-Kinaesthetic learning styles model. According to this model, most people possess a dominant learning style; however some people may have an evenly balanced blend and mixed of the three learning styles. The VAK model is as depicted below:

Visual: Seeing and Reading

Visual learners learn best by watching a demonstration, looking at graphics, or reading. These learners will rather prefer mostly pictures and spatial understanding than listening to an explanation. An example of teaching activity that suits this learning style is demonstration.

Auditory: Listening and Speaking

Auditory learners would rather prefer listening to things being explained than reading about them. Reciting information out loud and having music in the background may be a common study method, as other noises may become a distraction resulting in a need for a relatively quiet place. An example of teaching activity that suits this learning style is lecturing.

Kinaesthetic: Touching and Doing.

This learning style is also referred to as 'Physical', or 'Tactile', or 'Touchy-Feely'. These learners process information best through "hands-on" experience. They prefer "action-doing" activities rather than the "sit still" activities. An example of teaching activity that suits this learning style is experiential.

It is worthwhile to note that if there is a mismatch between the student's learning style and the teacher's teaching style the student will definitely not understand what he/she is being taught; which can eventually lead to poor grades and low self esteem on the part of the student. Based on the aforementioned reasons, the teacher is expected to incorporate a variety of different teaching learning styles into his/her lesson plan in order to make the lesson all inclusive and enable them to learn more effectively.

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