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- The study aimed to evaluate the learning preferences of preclinical medical students at Oman Medical College using the VARK model.
- Over one third of students preferred a single learning style, while a significant number favored a mix of two to four modalities.
- The findings highlight the need for tailored educational strategies to accommodate diverse learning preferences among students.
Article Abstract
Objective: Our study sought to assess the learning preferences of students studying in the preclinical years of the medical degree program at Oman Medical College, Sohar.
Methods: In this descriptive, cross-sectional study, we administered a learning style questionnaire (VARK model) to 140 students to assess their preferred mode of learning, specifically the sensory modality by which they prefer to take in information.
Results: Over one third (35%) of the respondents expressed their preference for a single mode of learning, either visual (8%), auditory (9%), read/write (9%), or kinesthetic (9%). The remaining students preferred learning using a combination of either two (14%), three (19%), or four (32%) sensory modalities.
Conclusion: The results of our study provide us with useful information to develop appropriate learning approaches to reach all types of learners at the college.
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