This paper is published in Volume-5, Issue-1, 2019
Area
Education Science
Author
G. R. S. Rajapaksha, M. Karunathilaka
Org/Univ
National Institute of Health Sciences, Kalutara, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
Keywords
VARK, Learning styles, Education, Learning, Preferences, Pattern
Citations
IEEE
G. R. S. Rajapaksha, M. Karunathilaka. Learning style preferences of students 2017-2019 batch of diploma in pharmacy of National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)– Sri Lanka, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
G. R. S. Rajapaksha, M. Karunathilaka (2019). Learning style preferences of students 2017-2019 batch of diploma in pharmacy of National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)– Sri Lanka. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 5(1) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
G. R. S. Rajapaksha, M. Karunathilaka. "Learning style preferences of students 2017-2019 batch of diploma in pharmacy of National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)– Sri Lanka." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 5.1 (2019). www.IJARIIT.com.
G. R. S. Rajapaksha, M. Karunathilaka. Learning style preferences of students 2017-2019 batch of diploma in pharmacy of National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)– Sri Lanka, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.
APA
G. R. S. Rajapaksha, M. Karunathilaka (2019). Learning style preferences of students 2017-2019 batch of diploma in pharmacy of National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)– Sri Lanka. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 5(1) www.IJARIIT.com.
MLA
G. R. S. Rajapaksha, M. Karunathilaka. "Learning style preferences of students 2017-2019 batch of diploma in pharmacy of National Institute of Health Sciences (NIHS)– Sri Lanka." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 5.1 (2019). www.IJARIIT.com.
Abstract
The term ‘learning style’ is defined as different and unique ways used by individuals as they prepare to learn and recall information. The VARK questionnaire is used to study learning styles. VARK model was introduced by Neil Fleming, which classifies the learning preferences based on the sensory pathways into four models. V- Visual, A- Aural, R- Read/Write, K-Kinaesthetic. Data were collected by using a questionnaire. VARK questionnaire is the standard one for analysing learning styles. A total of 92(74.19%) were multi-modal in their learning preference and only 32 students (25.81%) were uni-modal. The uni-modal preferences were K-12.90%, A- 4.84%, R-4.84%, V- 3.23%. The overall distribution of scores of all modalities of learning styles. The commonest learning preference was the multimodel category, of which the highest percentage was seen in the VARK - 43.55%. Other multimodal preferences were VAR-6.45%, VKA-3.22% ARK -7.25% VRK-1.61% RK – 1.61% VK – 2.42% AK-4.03%AR- 4.03% .The total individual scores in each category. This study has revealed a number of important facts. It's a more multi-modal percentage than in previous studies. When teaching pharmacy students, multiple methods should be use.