INSTRUCTION BASED ON THE VARK LEARNING STYLES OF PRIMARY STUDENTS IN SCIENCE
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https://doi.org/10.18173/2354-1075.2024-0069Keywords:
Learning style, VARK, Science, Primary schoolAbstract
VARK is a learning style model developed by Neil Fleming in the 1980s. VARK represents the four main learning styles: Visual, Aural, Read/Write, and Kinesthetic. The VARK model provides a deep understanding of different learning preferences, consequently supporting both learners and educators within the teaching-learning process. This contributes to the goal of developing student competencies in the Science subject, as per the 2018 general education curriculum. This research is based on the theoretical analysis of learning styles, and the science curriculum, to propose a science teaching and learning process that addresses the various learning styles of elementary school students, with specific illustrative examples. At the same time, the research conducts pedagogical experiments to initially evaluate the effectiveness and feasibility of the proposed process. The flexible integration of VARK-based learning activities will create a diverse, engaging, and stimulating learning environment in the teaching and learning of the Science subject, which will encourage active student participation and contribute to the enhancement of scientific competencies for primary school students.
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