CHAPTER TWO: THEORETICAL AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORKS
Theories are arguable in regards of learning styles and strategies; so why are the theories important in the educational system? According to Ravitch and Riggan (2012) a theoretical and conceptual framework unites the whole research. Nevertheless, they determine the value of the study and provide evidence of previous conducted researches. Therefore, in this chapter all the concepts related to learning styles are defined and discussed in details as the following:
2.1 VAK Test Definition
The Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic (VAK) Learning Styles Model is used in this study to determine the student’s learning style, which helps teachers to use appropriate teaching methods. The VAK was produced by therapists in the 1920s to arrange the most widely recognised ways through which individuals learn. As indicated by the model, the vast majority of learners tend to learn in one of three ways: visual, auditory/sound-related or kinaesthetic/hands on (despite the fact that, most learners blend these three styles in learning).
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While auditory learner a sound-related overwhelming learner who favours tuning in to what is being introduced. He or she reacts best to voices, for instance, in recorded audio or videos. Hearing his own particular voice, that of a mentor or coach is additionally useful. On the other hand a kinaesthetic: a kinaesthetic learner favours a physical experience. He or she enjoys a "hands-on" approach and reacts well to having the capacity to touch or feel a question or a learning