4.5 Knowledge Check
Glossary
A learning preference in which an individual learns better by listening. Part of the VARK approach to learning preferences.
The extrovert is primarily motivated by the outside world and social interaction.
A trait of a learner who focuses on the emotional side of information and learns through personal connections and empathy.
A person more motivated by things that are internal to them—things like their own interests.
A trait of a learner who perceives things in broader categories and is often described as having a hunch or a gut feeling.
A trait of a learner who approaches things in a structured way—usually using Sensing and Thinking traits
Learn best by doing.
A questionnaire to indicate different psychological preferences in how people perceive the world and make decisions.
A trait of a learner who often thinks of structure as somewhat inhibiting. They tend to make more use of Intuition and Feeling in their approach to life.
A learning preference in which an individual learns better by reviewing, reading (and writing). Part of the VARK approach to learning preferences.
A trait of a learner who often looks to direct observation as a means of perception and prefers to arrive at a conclusion by examining details and facts.
A trait of a learner who arrives at opinions based on reason and logic.
A popular approach to learning styles that focuses on learning through different senses: Visual, Aural, Reading/Writing, and Kinesthetic.
A learning preference in which an individual learns best by seeing pictures, graphs, charts.