It is important to understand various learning styles for education purposes, but it is also important to understand how learning preferences affect career choices. Considering your preferred learning style, what might be the best careers for you? Why?
Use the following table to list all the classes you are taking this term. Based on the VARK Inventory, try to figure out the instructor’s teaching style in each class. Then add your learning style. Does the teaching style in each class match your learning style? If not, list a strategy you can use to adapt. To complete this activity, download a copy here.
My Classes
Teaching Style
My Learning Style
Match:Yes or No?
Strategy
Psychology
PowerPoint slides with lecture: Visual and Auditory
Read/Write
No
Read the chapter before the lecture, take notes during the lecture, and review notes after class