Study Skills for Higher Education - Assessment 1 and Assessment 2

Study Skills for Higher
Education - Assessment 1 and
Assessment 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ASSESSMENT-1.............................................................................................................................4
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................4
Discussing four learning style of VARK model.........................................................................4
Reflection on the VARK model..................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
ASSESSMENT-2.............................................................................................................................7
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................7
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................7
Identifying important reading techniques to become more efficient readers..............................7
Discussing the different methods of note taking.........................................................................9
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................11
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

ASSESSMENT-1
INTRODUCTION
Learning style helps individual in gathering and analysing data that is essential for the
growth and success in long run. Moreover, the present report will identify the four learning styles
of individual through VARK model. Lastly, personal reflection on the chosen category of
learning style will also be covered under this report in detail.
Discussing four learning style of VARK model.
VARK model is the most popular model that is developed by Fleming so that individuals
are able to identify the learning preferences. According to this model there are four types of
learners that are able to understand various learning concepts in well-defined manner. Thus, the
various type of learners according to this model are as follows:
Visual learning: These are type of individuals that prefers learning style where various
notes, diagrams and charts are been provided so that quick learning could be made. Also, through
use of various sketch notes processing of the information is made faster so that better
representation of the situation can be made (Durazzi, 2019). Also, such type of learners usually
ask lot of questions so that better clarification of concepts could be made. Hence, it can be said
that these learners are more focused than other types of learners. Moreover, such type of learners
are more organized, easily identify the similarities and differences in various things, good sense
of alignment as well as balance and much more.
Auditory learners: These are the type of learners that listen to what others are saying
along with use of certain audio and videos. Moreover, these students are able to learn faster
through exchanging ideas and involving in more discussions. Also, in such type of learning the
students are asked to repeat their own thoughts and ideas of learning so that greater learning
experience could be developed (Sousa, 2018). Further, explanation of concepts verbally allows
the student to share information in most the easiest manner with other people too. Also, these
learners have good speaking and listening skills due to which students have the opportunity to
become the best guidance counsellor, customer services professionals, sound engineer etc. in the
future.
Reading and writing: These type of learners prefer to learn various concepts in text
format where large amount of data is been collected and then later converted into presentation

format. Also, students through this style is most benefited in form of creating diagrams,
statements and then converting into form of meaningful sentences so that it could be easily used
in the other learning classes. Moreover, through writing down the important points the students
are able to remember the concepts in far better manner as notes could be rechecked later in the
future.
Kinesthetic learning: It is type of learning style where students are able to learn through
hand movements and situational examples so that better learning could be done. Also, these type
of learners are able to retain information for longer time period. Moreover, all the problems
solved by such students are on the basis of trial and error method rather than accepting the
information in original format (Hahnel and et.al., 2018). Thus, practical information is more
valued than the old theoretical concepts of learning. For example : Interactive documents, role-
playing exercises, micro learning sessions etc.
Reflection on the VARK model.
Based on the above model and my own learning experiences I can truly say that I fall into
the are and write category of learners where all the concepts related to learning are well
understood by me only when I am able to write to down properly. Thus, later I am able to revise
what I have learnt during the day and try to remember it with more clarity and research. Further,
through writing down the essential key points I am able to break down all long detailed concepts
into short formats and sentences so that easy understanding could be developed. Moreover, I
have realized that being this type of learner have allowed me to apply easily for certain quiz and
tests so that better learning could be gained (Bauer-Kealey and Mather, 2019). However, one of
the difficulty that I have faced while this type of learner was that I enjoy reading books in very
quiet environments and hence I am not able to concentrate when there is too much noise or
disturbances. Also, I have realized that best techniques that will be used by me in future learning
would be that I would find the good learning spot before writing any new concept so that better
understanding could be developed.
Moreover, I would take small breaks in mid of writing down complex concepts' so that
significant informations is not missed out. I will also use google scholar so that related articles
in context of my topic could have better explanations that will be helpful for my future studies.
Also, I have understood and will apply technique of using charts and graphs in topics where the
concepts are very (difficult) and confusing so that I would be able to grow better intellectually.