VARK Questionnaire Results

After completing the VARK Questionnaire I recieved these results:

- Visual: 14
- Aural: 4
- Read/Write: 4
- Kinesthetic: 8

Result: This shows that I have a strong Visual learning preference.

After looking at the results and reflecting upon them, I have come to the conclusion that I have shown no surprise over the fact that I have a visual learning preference. I have always known that understanding an instruction when it is explained to me has always been less successful and while I do rely on my reading skills to gain information it usually takes me longer to fully understand the information being provided. I feel more confident learning a new topic when I have visual examples to aid me.

I was slightly surprised at the fact that my score for "Kinesthetic" was higher than the score for "Aural" and "Read/Write". This may be because I have only recently learnt about this type of learning style and haven't had much time to consider how well it applies to me and my learning preferences.

Learning Line

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The image above is a diagram of my Learning Line, this shows the amount of interest i've had in learning (shown by the red line) during certain stages of my life (the numbers on the "Age" line represent my approximate age at the time). I have also included comments to provide more details on the most significant changes in my learning interest.

SWOT Analysis

Strengths:
- Qualifications in Information Technology courses (GCSE/BTEC National Diploma).
- Knowledge regarding gaming and the gaming industry (as well as an interest to learn more about it).
- An interest in problem-solving, as well as the determination to find the solution.
- The support of family members (including those that have attended university in the past).
- Experience in the work area (due to having a part-time job).

Weaknesses:
- Dislike towards changes and the difficulty when adapting to them (significant or otherwise).
- Shy behaviour (due to less practice in social interaction).
- Lack of confidence (may also be partly due to a lack of social interaction).
- Having a mental disability (Autism).
- The time it takes me to understand information (such as an instruction) is usually longer.

Opportunities:
- Developing more confidence when partaking in activties which require me to be independent.
- Meeting new people (and potentially establishing new relationships).
- A chance to get a better career and earn more money in the future.
- Learning more about a topic I’m interested in (the Gaming industry as well as developing products for it).
- Getting the chance to learn more about Chelmsford and finding my way around it.

Threats:
- The pressure of adapting to a significant change (University) in a short amount of time.
- Meeting and trying to establish a relationship with new people (which will be difficult because of my shy nature).
- Questioning whether I will be able to understand the work ahead of me and succeed.