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The VARK Learning Style of the University Student in Computer Course

Veena Khongpit, Krich Sintanakul, and Thanyarat Nomphonkrang
Faculty of Technical Education, Department of Computer Education, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand

Abstract—The achievement of teaching and learning process doesn’t come solely from the teacher or supporting material. It requires the coordination and motivation of the learner as well. If the teacher realizes the ability of the learner and provide appropriate learning environment, the learner will be able learn in accordance with their skills and learning style. The VARK learning style process can categorize the learner’s abilities in to 4 groups: 1) Visual (V), 2) Aural (A), 3) Read/Write (R) and 4) Kinesthetic (K). The learner will be able to learn from direct practice. When the learner has many learning options according to their potential, this will lead to motivation of learning. 
 
Index Terms—VARK, learning style, computer education, higher education, computer course

Cite: Veena Khongpit, Krich Sintanakul, and Thanyarat Nomphonkrang, "The VARK Learning Style of the University Student in Computer Course," International Journal of Learning and Teaching, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 102-106, June 2018. doi: 10.18178/ijlt.4.2.102-106