Go to Big Dog’s Instructional System Design (ISD) page. This website is an excellent resource that describes all aspects of the ISD model. Click on “Learning” and scroll to the concept map or list of terms to the left of the map. Click on “Learning Styles” and take the Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic (VAK) survey. What are the implications of your learning style for how you best learn? What type of learning environment is best suited for your style? Be as specific as possible.

In your peer responses, consider ways that your own learning style has helped or hindered you in the past. Can you offer any suggestions to your peers about strategies to develop training for a different preferred style than your own, or ideas on how to manage as a trainee in a course or session that is not presented in your preferred style?
Auditory learners often talk to themselves. They also may move their lips and read out loud. They may have difficulty with reading and writing tasks. They often do better talking to a colleague or a tape recorder and hearing what was said. To integrate this style into the learning environment:
Begin new material with a brief explanation of what is coming. Conclude with a summary of what has been covered. This is the old adage of “tell them what they are going to lean, teach them, and tell them what they have learned.”
Use the Socratic method of lecturing by questioning learners to draw as much information from them as possible and then fill in the gaps with you own expertise.
Include auditory activities, such as brainstorming, buzz groups, or Jeopardy. Leave plenty of time to debrief activities. This allows them to make connections of what they leaned and how it applies to their situation.
Have the learners verbalize the questions.
Develop an internal dialogue between yourself and the learners.
Visual learners have two sub-channels—linguistic and spatial. Learners who are visual-linguistic like to learn through written language, such as reading and writing tasks. They remember what has been written down, even if they do not read it more than once. They like to write down directions and pay better attention to lectures if they watch them. Learners who are visual-spatial usually have difficulty with the written language and do better with charts, demonstrations, videos, and other visual materials. They easily visualize faces and places by using their imagination and seldom get lost in new surroundings. To integrate this style into the learning environment:

Use graphs, charts, illustrations, or other visual aids.
Include outlines, concept maps, agendas, handouts, etc. for reading and taking notes.
Include plenty of content in handouts to reread after the learning session.
Leave white space in handouts for note-taking.
Invite questions to help them stay alert in auditory environments.

Post flip charts to show what will come and what has been presented.
Emphasize key points to cue when to takes notes.
Eliminate potential distractions.
Supplement textual information with illustrations whenever possible.
Have them draw pictures in the margins.
Have the learners envision the topic or have them act out the subject matter.
Kinesthetic learners do best while touching and moving. It also has two sub-channels: kinesthetic (movement) and tactile (touch). They tend to lose concentration if there is little or no external stimulation or movement. When listening to lectures they may want to take notes for the sake of moving their hands. When reading, they like to scan the material first, and then focus in on the details (get the big picture first). They typically use color high lighters and take notes by drawing pictures, diagrams, or doodling. To integrate this style into the learning environment:

Use activities that get the learners up and moving.
Play music, when appropriate, during activities.
Use colored markers to emphasize key points on flip charts or white boards.
Give frequent stretch breaks (brain breaks).
Provide toys such as Koosh balls and Play-Dough to give them something to do with their hands.
To highlight a point, provide gum, candy, scents, etc. which provides a cross link of scent (aroma) to the topic at hand (scent can be a powerful cue).
Provide high lighters, colored pens and/or pencils.
Guide learners through a visualization of complex tasks.
Have them transfer information from the text to another medium such as a keyboard or a tablet.

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According to the survey my learning style is Visual.Peer reply #1Kayla Richardson posted Sep 12, 2022 12:50 AMSubscribePrevious Next This page automatically marks posts as read as you scroll.Adjust automatic marking as read settingBased on the VAK survey, my learning style is kinesthetic. According to Houghton University, “Kinesthetic-tactile learning style requires that you manipulate or touch material to learn” (Houghton University, 2021). This means that I best learn in environments that require some type of movement. Whether it be creating models, typing on a computer, or creating study index cards. The statement that I resonated with the most was “I take notes, doodle, and/or make mind-maps, but I rarely go back and look at them. During my undergrad years, in lecture courses, I would take a ton of notes and use bright fancy highlighters, but I would never go back to review them (Unless I needed to). Color coding and annotations help me to process things faster as opposed to reading in black and white. Based on the survey, it seems as though I only took notes during lecture halls to provide myself with some type of movement, and to be a scholar of course. I find that I would prefer to take notes on my iPad or laptop as opposed to writing them down. This explains why would turn the majority of my notes into flow charts, diagrams, and PowerPoints. Another example that shows I’m a Kinesthetic learner is my experience in the kitchen. I do better by watching and doing. As opposed to reading a recipe, I would rather pull up a YouTube video and do it myself as I’m learning.Although your learning style does not limit where you can prosper, there are learning environments that may be best suited for you. The best learning environment for a kinesthetic leader is an interactive one. This is because they can be hands-on and engaging while learning. Interactive environments include simulations and project-based activities. Stimulation in the classroom allows you to experiment to understand a concept and project-based activities to showcase what you learned is helpful for kinesthetic learners. In the classroom, it would be beneficial if there were breaks, this way the mind of a kinesthetic learner can refresh as opposed to experiencing burnout. According to Noe (2020), external conditions “include the physical learning environment, as well as opportunities to practice and receive feedback and reinforcement” (Noe, 2020). Kinesthetic learning requires external factors like softly played music, breaks, interaction, engaging activities, colored markers, and movement,ReferencesHoughton University. (2021). Kinesthetic learning style -. Houghton College. https://www.houghton.edu/current-students/center-for-student-success/academic-support-and-accessibility-services/study-advisement/general-study-information/kinesthetic-learning-style/Noe, R. (2020). Employee training and development (8th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-HillPeer reply #2Katherine Asibal posted Sep 13, 2022 3:11 AMSubscribePrevious Next This page automatically marks posts as read as you scroll.Adjust automatic marking as read setting     After taking the VAK survey, I was awarded with the Visual learning style.  This means that I am more able to learn things when I first see them.  “They easily visualize faces and places by using their imagination and seldom get lost in new surroundings. ”  (Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Learning Styles (VAK), n.d.).  The best type of environment for me to learn from is that of seeing a demonstration done first before I jump into the task.  For example, at my internship, I first ask for a demonstration on how to handle certain HR tasks that are multiple steps.  I then take notes that will help me later in case when I must handle certain HR situations alone.       In addition, I would also be good in an online environment setting.  This is because demonstrations or workshops are usually given first before anything is executed in person.  By implementing my sight, I can observe the small details that usually can go by unnoticed if one does not know where to look.  I can implement a stimulus generalization approach to ensure that I do not miss any small details when doing a task.  “The stimulus generalization approach suggests that a transfer of training occurs when training emphasizes the most important feature of  a task.”  (Noe, 2019).ResourcesNoe, R. (2019). Employee Training & Development (8th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Learning Styles (VAK). (n.d.). Retrieved September 13, 2022, from http://www.nwlink.com/%7Edonclark/hrd/styles/vakt.htmlReply to Thread
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