Another factor that can affect both tutoring and learning is learning style. There are many learning style theories, but a simple understanding of sensory learning styles will help you plan activities that will be most effective in your tutoring.
The VAKT learning styles model suggests that most people possess a dominant or preferred learning style. VAKT is an acronym for the four senses that are most involved in the learning process: visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic-tactile, which is physical movement and touch. The following chart describes some features of these three sensory learning styles.
Although learners may be dominant in one learning style, tutors are encouraged to provide a range of activities so that learning is reinforced through all the senses. You will learn more about how to plan activities that include a variety of styles in Part Two of your training.