According to the VAK learning model, most people have a more dominant or preferred learning style in which they learn best with. However, there are a minority of people who learn best through a mix of all the 3 styles.

Visual learning style involves using sight to absorb most of the information. This can be done through the use of flip charts, videos, images, displays, models and more.

Five ways to access this learning style :

1. using power point slides

2. using imagery to teach

3. charts and models to explain points

4. writing out mind maps

5. print out hand outs

Auditory learning style involves the transfer of information through sounds, music, spoken word, noises and more.

Five ways to access this learning style :

1. videos

2. songs or music related to content being taught

3. using words to explain point

4. relating everyday sounds to topic being taught

5. listening to the teacher explain

Kinesthetic learning style uses the sense of touch and physical contact to learn. This can be done through practical lessons, hands on activities, touching and feeling things and more.

Five ways to access this learning style :

1. bringing subject to class and allowing hands on activities

2. practical lessons

3. using differently textured handouts

4. allowing taking down of notes while teacher is teaching

5. group work