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VAK Learning Styles Self-Assessment 12.

When I listen to a band, I can’t help:


Questionnaire (Bernardo Gonzalez F.) a) watching the band members and other people
in the audience
Circle or tick the answer that most represents how b) listening to the lyrics and the beats
you generally behave. c) moving in time with the music
1. When I operate new equipment I generally: 13. When I concentrate, I most often:
a) focus on the words or the pictures in front of
a) read the instructions first me
b) listen to an explanation from someone who has b) discuss the problem and the possible solutions
used it before in my head
c) go ahead and have a go, I can figure it out as I c) move around a lot, fiddle with pens and pencils
use it and touch things
2. When I need directions for travelling I usually: 14. I choose household furnishings because I like:
a) look at a map a) their colours and how they look
b) ask for spoken directions b) the descriptions the sales-people give me
c) follow my nose and maybe use a compass c) their textures and what it feels like to touch
3. When I cook a new dish, I like to: them
a) follow a written recipe
b) call a friend for an explanation 15. My first memory is of:
c) follow my instincts, testing as I cook a) looking at something
4. If I am teaching someone something new, I b) being spoken to
tend to: c) doing something
a) write instructions down for them
b) give them a verbal explanation 16. When I am anxious, I:
c) demonstrate first and then let them have a go a) visualise the worst-case scenarios
5. I tend to say: b) talk over in my head what worries me most
a) watch how I do it c) can’t sit still, fiddle and move around constantly
b) listen to me explain
c) you have a go 17. I feel especially connected to other people
6. During my free time I most enjoy: because of:
a) going to museums and galleries a) how they look
b) listening to music and talking to my friends b) what they say to me
c) playing sport or doing DIY c) how they make me feel
7. When I go shopping for clothes, I tend to:
a) imagine what they would look like on
b) discuss them with the shop staff 18. When I have to revise for an exam, I generally:
c) try them on and test them out a) write lots of revision notes and diagrams
8. When I am choosing a holiday I usually: b) talk over my notes, alone or with other people
a) read lots of brochures c) imagine making the movement or creating the
b) listen to recommendations from friends formula
c) imagine what it would be like to be there
9. If I was buying a new car, I would: 19. If I am explaining to someone I tend to:
a) read reviews in newspapers and magazines a) show them what I mean
b) discuss what I need with my friends b) explain to them in different ways until they
c) test-drive lots of different types understand
10. When I am learning a new skill, I am most c) encourage them to try and talk them through
comfortable: my idea as they do it
a) watching what the teacher is doing
b) talking through with the teacher exactly what 20. I really love:
I’m supposed to do a) watching films, photography, looking at art or
c) giving it a try myself and work it out as I go people watching
11. If I am choosing food off a menu, I tend to: b) listening to music, the radio or talking to friends
a) imagine what the food will look like c) taking part in sporting activities, eating fine
b) talk through the options in my head or with my foods and wines or dancing
partner
c) imagine what the food will taste like 21. Most of my free time is spent:
a) watching television
b) talking to friends
c) doing physical activity or making things Now add up how many A’s, B’s and C’s you
selected.
22. When I first contact a new person, I usually:
a) arrange a face to face meeting
b) talk to them on the telephone
c) try to get together whilst doing something else, A’s = B’s =
such as an activity or a meal C’s =

23. I first notice how people:


a) look and dress
b) sound and speak
c) stand and move If you chose mostly A’s you have a VISUAL
learning style.
24. If I am angry, I tend to:
a) keep replaying in my mind what it is that has If you chose mostly B’s you have an AUDITORY
upset me learning style.
b) raise my voice and tell people how I feel
c) stamp about, slam doors and physically If you chose mostly C’s you have a
demonstrate my anger KINAESTHETIC learning style.

25. I find it easiest to remember:


a) faces Some people find that their learning style may be a
b) names blend of two or three styles, in this case read about
c) things I have done the styles that apply to you in the explanation
below.
26. I think that you can tell if someone is lying if:
a) they avoid looking at you When you have identified your learning style(s),
b) their voices changes read the learning styles explanations and consider
c) they give me funny vibes how this might help you to identify learning and
development that best meets your preference(s).

27. When I meet an old friend: Now see the VAK Learning Styles Explanation.
a) I say “it’s great to see you!”
b) I say “it’s great to hear from you!”
c) I give them a hug or a handshake VAK Learning Styles Explanation

28. I remember things best by:


a) writing notes or keeping printed details The VAK learning styles model suggests that most
b) saying them aloud or repeating words and key people can be divided into one of three preferred
points in my head styles of learning. These three styles are as follows,
c) doing and practising the activity or imagining it (and there is no right or wrong learning style):
being done

29. If I have to complain about faulty goods, I am


most comfortable:
a) writing a letter
b) complaining over the phone
c) taking the item back to the store or posting it to
head office

30. I tend to say:


a) I see what you mean
b) I hear what you are saying
c) I know how you feel

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