My Learning Styles Reflection

My VARK Questionnaire Results:  I was close in my guess.  I guessed that I was Visual, Aural and Solitary.

What did I do? I took the VARK test to determine my learning strengths. According to the online test, my scores were Aural-5, Read/Write-5, Visual-4, Kinesthetic-2.  According to the test, I have a multimodal learning preference (like many other people).  All of these go with my background as a violinist and pianist.  Aural would be a developed strength for me because, as a violinist, I must constantly hear and adjust my own pitch and blend with other musicians. I rely on written music because I don’t memorize well.  Playing an instrument is a physical action, so that would be the kinesthetic.

What did I learn? Use this link to view my responses to the test questions.  This is not the first time I have done modalities testing.  This has come up in my coursework and in inservices since around 1993.  I have used surveys in connection to myself, my children and my students. I find it very interesting.  However, all the assessments have been pencil-and-paper.  These papers end up being cumbersome, piling on my desk as more people take them. I was pleased to find this online test. It gives instant results, so discussion can take place right away.

NETS-T: This activity related to standard 2a which states that teachers "design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity."

Students will find that this is a test that promotes introspection.

How to use it? I like to use modalities tests at the beginning of the school year to re-engage students into the learning mode.  My students and I will appreciate this online test for its immediacy of results and the discussion that follows.