THINK
Recognizing that people learn in different ways can be a relief. After reading this chapter, do you have a better understanding of your own learning style? What did you find to be the most interesting point in this chapter? What would you like to learn more about? What changes might you want to make?
WRITE
Now that you know more about your learning style and how you prefer to learn, what do you consider your strengths to be? How do you learn best and easily, and how can you apply these positive experiences to other learning situations? What are some of your weaknesses, and how can you address them?
APPLY
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 table below 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. Remember, you must take responsibility for your learning in order to be successful in college.
| My Classes | Instructor’s Teaching Style | My Learning Style | Match: Yes or No? | Strategy to Adapt |
| 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. |